In the latest market update for 21 Aug 2026, Mustard Oil was quoted at ₹17,800 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Oil Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,900
- Lowest Price Today₹17,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,800
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Mustard Oil)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Mustard Oil rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Mustard Oil is about 5.2% above the period average — just 1.1% 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 Mustard Oil rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Birbhum APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Durgapur APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Birbhum APMC | ₹17,800 |
| 3 Sainthia APMC | ₹17,800 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹16,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,000 (12.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mustard Oil prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹15,600 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹16,916. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹17,900 | ₹17,700 | ₹17,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹17,900 | ₹17,700 | ₹17,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹17,600 | ₹17,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹17,600 | ₹17,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹17,600 | ₹17,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹17,600 | ₹17,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹17,600 | ₹17,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,700 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹17,700 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹17,600 | ₹17,400 | ₹17,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹17,600 | ₹17,400 | ₹17,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,400 | ₹17,200 | ₹17,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,900 |
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 Mustard 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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Mustard Oil changed hands at this rate in Birbhum APMC on 21 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.