In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹460 per quintal in Jhijhank 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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹440
- Average (Modal) Price₹460
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Firewood rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Firewood is about 4.0% above the period average — just 17.9% short of 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 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jhijhank APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
A spread of ₹148 (29.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Jhijhank APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹560, with the average around ₹442. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹500 | ₹440 | ₹460 |
| 21 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 20 Aug | ₹410 | ₹410 | ₹410 |
| 16 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 15 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 13 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 12 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 07 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 06 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 03 Aug | ₹440 | ₹440 | ₹440 |
| 30 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹560 | ₹560 | ₹560 |
| 20 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹510 | ₹400 | ₹499 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Firewood, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Jhijhank APMC logged this Firewood rate on 22 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.