In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Moth APMC stood at the front of the pack for Firewood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹600 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Firewood Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.7% below the period average and just 14.3% short of 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
The table below lines up Firewood rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Moth APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Moth APMC Leader | ₹600 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹560 |
| 3 Powayan APMC | ₹545 |
| 4 Bahraich APMC | ₹535 |
| 5 Viswan APMC | ₹515 |
| 6 Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC | ₹514 |
| 7 Firozabad APMC | ₹500 |
| 8 Sikarpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 9 Khaga APMC | ₹500 |
| 10 Balrampur APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Siyana APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Barabanki APMC | ₹475 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
The ₹125 (26.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Moth APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹700, with the average around ₹623. 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 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
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
Going to the top Firewood market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Moth APMC set the pace for Firewood. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.