As the 21 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Firewood was quoted at ₹300 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Prayagraj APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹300
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹300
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Firewood about 8.0% below the period average, and just 50.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Prayagraj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rudauli APMC Leader | ₹555 |
| 2 Firozabad APMC | ₹500 |
| 3 Kasganj APMC | ₹450 |
| 4 Sultanpur APMC | ₹445 |
| 5 Akbarpur APMC | ₹445 |
| 6 Sandila APMC | ₹420 |
| 7 Gulavati APMC | ₹413 |
| 8 Aliganj APMC | ₹340 |
| 9 Lalganj APMC | ₹333 |
| 10 Prayagraj APMC | ₹300 |
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.
A spread of ₹255 (85.0%) 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 Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹610, with the average around ₹326. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹334 |
| 19 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹303 |
| 15 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹330 |
| 12 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹323 |
| 10 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹316 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹376 |
| 05 Aug | ₹415 | ₹300 | ₹370 |
| 04 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹610 | ₹350 | ₹437 |
| 29 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹325 |
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
The day's best Firewood rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In a nutshell, Firewood was priced at this level in Prayagraj APMC on 21 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.