In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Hardoi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Firewood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹840 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹840
- Lowest Price Today₹840
- Average (Modal) Price₹840
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Firewood is about 92.7% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Firewood rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Hardoi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hardoi APMC Leader | ₹840 |
| 2 Agra APMC | ₹640 |
| 3 Paliakala APMC | ₹600 |
| 4 Moth APMC | ₹600 |
| 5 Ait APMC | ₹600 |
| 6 Pilibhit APMC | ₹575 |
| 7 Bishalpur APMC | ₹573 |
| 8 Meerut APMC | ₹560 |
| 9 Baheri APMC | ₹546 |
| 10 Powayan APMC | ₹545 |
| 11 Mohammdi APMC | ₹525 |
| 12 Puranpur APMC | ₹524 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹316 (60.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Hardoi APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹840, with the average around ₹436. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹840 | ₹840 | ₹840 |
| 18 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
| 23 Sep | ₹590 | ₹500 | ₹567 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹571 |
| 06 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
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
For Firewood, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Firewood found its strongest bid at Hardoi APMC on 20 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.