In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹350 per quintal in Shahpur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Firewood Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹350
- Lowest Price Today₹350
- Average (Modal) Price₹350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Firewood is about 1.4% below the period average, sitting just 30.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Firewood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹882 |
| 2 Meerut APMC | ₹650 |
| 3 Bishalpur APMC | ₹625 |
| 4 Maigalganj APMC | ₹610 |
| 5 Bharthna APMC | ₹600 |
| 6 Ait APMC | ₹600 |
| 7 Purwa APMC | ₹575 |
| 8 Ayodhya APMC | ₹574 |
| 9 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹564 |
| 10 Balrampur APMC | ₹555 |
| 11 Basti APMC | ₹555 |
| 12 Jafarganj APMC | ₹545 |
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 ₹337 (61.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Firewood prices at Shahpur APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹500, with the average around ₹355. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 12 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 29 Jul | ₹380 | ₹380 | ₹380 |
| 28 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 26 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 25 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 21 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 13 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 07 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 04 Jul | ₹360 | ₹360 | ₹360 |
| 03 Jul | ₹500 | ₹350 | ₹424 |
| 02 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 01 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 30 Jun | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 29 Jun | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 28 Jun | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 26 Jun | ₹360 | ₹350 | ₹354 |
| 20 Jun | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Firewood yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 sum up, this was the Firewood rate at Shahpur APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.