China’s coal price index surges 22.71% YOY in September

摘要

September saw an 11.99% month-on-month increase in Chinas coal pricernindex, to 414.07, and a 22.71% rise year over year, Xinhua News Agencyrnreported Oct. 18, citing the National Development and Reform Commission.rnAccording to the countrys top economic planner, the rise in its coal pricernindex has been evident since June and is attributable to increasing coal consumptionrnand on policies related to curtailing illegal production, as well asrntransport and logistical problems, said the report.