In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Mustard Oil was quoted at ₹18,000 per quintal in Durgapur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Mustard Oil range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Oil Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,200
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 6.9% above the period average and just 2.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Mustard Oil rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampur APMC Leader | ₹19,500 |
| 2 Durgapur APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 3 Birbhum APMC | ₹17,900 |
| 4 Sainthia APMC | ₹17,700 |
| 5 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹16,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard Oil.
The ₹3,500 (21.9%) 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, Mustard Oil prices at Durgapur APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹18,500, with the average around ₹16,846. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹18,200 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,200 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,850 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,200 | ₹17,250 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,250 | ₹17,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹17,200 | ₹17,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹17,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹16,850 | ₹17,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹16,850 | ₹17,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹16,850 | ₹17,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹16,800 | ₹17,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹17,250 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,850 |
| 28 Jul | ₹17,200 | ₹16,650 | ₹16,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,250 | ₹16,650 | ₹16,850 |
| 24 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,650 | ₹16,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,550 | ₹16,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,800 | ₹16,550 | ₹16,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹16,900 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹16,750 | ₹16,350 | ₹16,550 |
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 Mustard Oil yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Durgapur APMC posted this Mustard Oil rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.