In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Durgapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard Oil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Mustard Oil leader.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Oil Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,500
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.7% 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.
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 ₹16,877. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Mustard Oil to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Durgapur APMC set the pace for Mustard Oil. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.