With the 22 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Firewood was quoted at ₹540 per quintal in Shahganj APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹540
- Lowest Price Today₹540
- Average (Modal) Price₹540
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 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.
Today's rate is about 7.6% above the period average and right at the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Firewood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Meerut APMC Leader | ₹650 |
| 2 Pilibhit APMC | ₹625 |
| 3 Amroha APMC | ₹600 |
| 4 Sitapur APMC | ₹575 |
| 5 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹565 |
| 6 Balrampur APMC | ₹555 |
| 7 Tanda Akbarpur APMC | ₹550 |
| 8 Hapur APMC | ₹542 |
| 9 Shahganj APMC | ₹540 |
| 10 Akbarpur APMC | ₹520 |
| 11 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹505 |
| 12 Baheri APMC | ₹502 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹148 (29.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Firewood fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Shahganj APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹540, with the average around ₹502. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹540 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 21 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹505 |
| 09 Aug | ₹510 | ₹510 | ₹510 |
| 07 Aug | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹507 |
| 04 Aug | ₹510 | ₹510 | ₹510 |
| 03 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹504 |
| 30 Jul | ₹510 | ₹510 | ₹510 |
| 29 Jul | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹505 |
| 28 Jul | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹507 |
| 24 Jul | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹505 |
| 23 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹500 | ₹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
Before carting Firewood to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shahganj APMC posted this Firewood rate on 22 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.