In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹350 per quintal in Payagpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹350
- Lowest Price Today₹350
- Average (Modal) Price₹350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Firewood is about 19.9% below the period average — just 36.9% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Payagpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹675 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹615 |
| 3 Dibiapur APMC | ₹610 |
| 4 Nanuta APMC | ₹555 |
| 5 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹533 |
| 6 Naanpara APMC | ₹533 |
| 7 Unnao APMC | ₹523 |
| 8 Ayodhya APMC | ₹514 |
| 9 Auraiya APMC | ₹500 |
| 10 Balrampur APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Maigalganj 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.
That ₹175 (35.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Firewood fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Payagpur APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹555, with the average around ₹437. 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 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 15 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹392 |
| 14 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹408 |
| 13 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 12 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹401 |
| 11 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 09 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹427 |
| 07 Aug | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹493 |
| 06 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹391 |
| 04 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹453 |
| 03 Aug | ₹555 | ₹455 | ₹507 |
| 02 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 01 Aug | ₹535 | ₹350 | ₹386 |
| 31 Jul | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹408 |
| 29 Jul | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 28 Jul | ₹545 | ₹435 | ₹493 |
| 27 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 26 Jul | ₹545 | ₹435 | ₹485 |
| 23 Jul | ₹545 | ₹435 | ₹490 |
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 headline Firewood rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In short, Firewood changed hands at this rate in Payagpur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.