Here's the 21 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Durgapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard Oil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mustard Oil Rate
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₹17,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard Oil (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Mustard Oil is about 6.5% above the period average, sitting just 2.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Mustard Oil rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Durgapur APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Birbhum APMC | ₹17,800 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹16,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹2,000 (12.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mustard Oil matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹16,907. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹17,550 | ₹18,000 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Mustard Oil, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Durgapur APMC led Mustard Oil on 21 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.