Pulling together the 21 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Firewood was quoted at ₹441 per quintal in Banthara APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Firewood markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹555
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹441
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 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.
Right now Firewood is about 2.2% below the period average — just 23.3% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Banthara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ballia APMC Leader | ₹800 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹615 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹602 |
| 4 Mohammdi APMC | ₹550 |
| 5 Pratapgarh APMC | ₹525 |
| 6 Puranpur APMC | ₹505 |
| 7 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹502 |
| 8 Siyana APMC | ₹500 |
| 9 Shahganj APMC | ₹500 |
| 10 Jaunpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Gurusarai APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Auraiya APMC | ₹500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
The ₹300 (60.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹575, with the average around ₹451. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹555 | ₹400 | ₹441 |
| 19 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹465 | ₹410 | ₹457 |
| 15 Aug | ₹465 | ₹465 | ₹465 |
| 14 Aug | ₹465 | ₹405 | ₹443 |
| 13 Aug | ₹575 | ₹400 | ₹552 |
| 12 Aug | ₹575 | ₹400 | ₹445 |
| 11 Aug | ₹465 | ₹465 | ₹465 |
| 09 Aug | ₹575 | ₹575 | ₹575 |
| 08 Aug | ₹465 | ₹400 | ₹446 |
| 07 Aug | ₹485 | ₹400 | ₹461 |
| 06 Aug | ₹465 | ₹400 | ₹454 |
| 04 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹575 | ₹450 | ₹513 |
| 31 Jul | ₹465 | ₹400 | ₹414 |
| 30 Jul | ₹465 | ₹465 | ₹465 |
| 29 Jul | ₹455 | ₹400 | ₹428 |
| 28 Jul | ₹455 | ₹400 | ₹425 |
| 27 Jul | ₹565 | ₹565 | ₹565 |
| 25 Jul | ₹455 | ₹455 | ₹455 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Banthara APMC logged this Firewood rate on 21 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.