Based on what the markets reported on 18 Aug 2026, Hapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Firewood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹893 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹893
- Lowest Price Today₹893
- Average (Modal) Price₹893
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Firewood is about 32.1% above the period average, sitting just 2.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Firewood rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Hapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹893 |
| 2 Dibiapur APMC | ₹610 |
| 3 Kasganj APMC | ₹450 |
| 4 Rampur APMC | ₹435 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹350 |
| 6 Prayagraj APMC | ₹300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
That ₹593 (197.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Firewood fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Hapur APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹920, with the average around ₹676. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹893 | ₹893 | ₹893 |
| 17 Aug | ₹882 | ₹882 | ₹882 |
| 16 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹906 | ₹500 | ₹571 |
| 13 Aug | ₹910 | ₹500 | ₹636 |
| 12 Aug | ₹897 | ₹500 | ₹615 |
| 08 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹920 | ₹920 | ₹920 |
| 06 Aug | ₹890 | ₹890 | ₹890 |
| 05 Aug | ₹895 | ₹520 | ₹796 |
| 04 Aug | ₹905 | ₹500 | ₹772 |
| 03 Aug | ₹884 | ₹500 | ₹633 |
| 01 Aug | ₹879 | ₹502 | ₹669 |
| 31 Jul | ₹876 | ₹500 | ₹522 |
| 30 Jul | ₹881 | ₹510 | ₹797 |
| 29 Jul | ₹886 | ₹505 | ₹657 |
| 28 Jul | ₹909 | ₹500 | ₹619 |
| 27 Jul | ₹914 | ₹500 | ₹678 |
| 26 Jul | ₹505 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
The headline Firewood rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Hapur APMC led Firewood on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.