Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Aug 2026, Balarampur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mustard Oil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹19,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Oil Price
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,700
- Lowest Price Today₹19,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard 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.
At this level, Mustard Oil is about 0.3% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,500 (21.9%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mustard Oil prices at Balarampur APMC ranged between ₹18,600 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹19,440. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹19,800 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹19,600 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹19,700 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Mustard Oil, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To sum up, Balarampur APMC led Mustard Oil on 19 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.