Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Mentha Oil was quoted at ₹1,32,500 per quintal in Salon APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Mentha Oil Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,32,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,32,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,32,500
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMentha Oil (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Mentha Oil about 7.3% above the period average, and just 19.0% 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
Here's how Mentha Oil rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bareilly APMC Leader | ₹1,33,000 |
| 2 Tanda Akbarpur APMC | ₹1,32,500 |
| 3 Salon APMC | ₹1,32,500 |
| 4 Safdarganj APMC | ₹1,30,533 |
| 5 Mehmoodabad APMC | ₹1,30,167 |
| 6 Barabanki APMC | ₹1,30,079 |
| 7 Sambhal APMC | ₹1,05,200 |
| 8 Akbarpur APMC | ₹1,00,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mentha Oil.
The ₹33,000 (33.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Mentha Oil prices at Salon APMC ranged between ₹1,03,500 and ₹1,63,500, with the average around ₹1,23,515. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,32,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,33,500 | ₹1,33,500 | ₹1,33,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,63,500 | ₹1,63,500 | ₹1,63,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,33,500 | ₹1,33,500 | ₹1,33,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,33,500 | ₹1,33,500 | ₹1,33,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,03,500 | ₹1,03,500 | ₹1,03,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,33,000 | ₹1,31,000 | ₹1,31,222 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,31,000 | ₹1,31,000 | ₹1,31,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,35,000 | ₹1,31,000 | ₹1,33,364 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,31,000 | ₹1,31,000 | ₹1,31,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,35,000 | ₹1,31,000 | ₹1,31,945 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,35,000 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,26,667 |
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
Selling Mentha Oil well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Salon APMC reported Mentha Oil at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.