Actual
144.85
Daily Change
3.10 2.19%
Monthly
9.32%
Yearly
33.13%
Q3 Forecast
140.83
Coal - Summary

Coal prices climbed above $140 per ton in early September, reaching over two-month highs as robust global energy demand coincided with persistent concerns over supply. Coal remains the world’s largest source of power generation, producing nearly 11,000 TWh in 2026, while surging electricity demand is slowing efforts to displace the fuel with renewable energy. The IEA also expects coal to remain the largest single source of power generation through 2030, with no individual alternative coming close to replacing it. The prolonged Middle East conflict, which tightened global LNG supplies and drove energy prices higher, further strengthened the outlook for coal demand. Meanwhile, as many as 45 coal-fired power plants in India are operating with critically low coal stocks as electricity demand rises amid a strong El Niño, while supply has been disrupted by monsoon rains.

Coal - Stats

Coal rose to 144.85 USD/T on September 1, 2026, up 2.19% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coal's price has risen 9.32%, and is up 33.13% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Coal reached an all time high of 457.80 in September of 2022. Coal - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 2 of 2026.

Coal - Forecast

Coal rose to 144.85 USD/T on September 1, 2026, up 2.19% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coal's price has risen 9.32%, and is up 33.13% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Coal is expected to trade at 140.83 USD/MT by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 153.18 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 90.80 0.584 0.65% 13.02% 41.95% Sep/02
Brent 95.50 0.850 0.90% 14.00% 41.27% Sep/02
Natural gas 2.95 0.0476 1.64% 6.13% -3.67% Sep/02
Heating Oil 4.69 0.0109 0.23% 20.92% 98.58% Sep/02
Coal 144.85 3.10 2.19% 9.32% 33.13% Sep/01
EU Gas 74.18 1.96 2.72% 29.00% 131.01% Sep/02
UK Gas 178.29 13.4700 8.17% 26.43% 128.55% Sep/01
Bitumen 4,893.00 129.00 2.71% 22.33% 40.04% Sep/02
Ethanol 2.05 0.0300 1.49% 4.59% 4.99% Aug/28
Uranium 89.55 0.2000 0.22% 3.41% 16.91% Sep/01
Cobalt 56,290.00 0 0% 0% 68.86% Sep/01
Lead 1,918.05 -1.60 -0.08% 2.60% -3.87% Sep/02
Aluminum 3,278.30 32.85 1.01% 1.63% 25.07% Sep/01
Tin 55,223.00 -131 -0.24% 2.49% 57.70% Aug/28
Zinc 3,865.45 -42.35 -1.08% 6.30% 34.72% Sep/02
Nickel 16,618.75 -16 -0.10% -3.44% 8.65% Sep/02
Palladium 1,304.00 -26.50 -1.99% 3.78% 13.24% Sep/02


Coal
Coal is one of the most widely used energy sources globally, particularly for electricity generation and industrial processes such as steel production. Despite the growth of renewable energy, coal remains a key component of the global energy mix, and its prices are closely monitored due to their impact on power generation costs and industrial activity. Coal futures are traded on major exchanges, including the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). A widely referenced contract is the Newcastle coal futures contract listed on ICE, which represents 1,000 metric tonnes. On the supply side, China is the largest producer and consumer of coal globally. Other major producers include the United States, India, Australia, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, Germany, and Poland. Leading exporters include Indonesia, Australia, Russia, United States, Colombia, South Africa, and Kazakhstan. Coal prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments and are intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official benchmark prices. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its reliability, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
144.85 141.75 457.80 48.40 2008 - 2026 USD/MT Daily

News Stream
Coal Hits 9-week High
Coal increased to 139.75 USD/T, the highest since June 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Coal gained 7.1%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 27.34%.
2026-08-28
Coal Surges to 2-Month High
Coal prices climbed above $140 per ton in early September, reaching over two-month highs as robust global energy demand coincided with persistent concerns over supply. Coal remains the world’s largest source of power generation, producing nearly 11,000 TWh in 2026, while surging electricity demand is slowing efforts to displace the fuel with renewable energy. The IEA also expects coal to remain the largest single source of power generation through 2030, with no individual alternative coming close to replacing it. The prolonged Middle East conflict, which tightened global LNG supplies and drove energy prices higher, further strengthened the outlook for coal demand. Meanwhile, as many as 45 coal-fired power plants in India are operating with critically low coal stocks as electricity demand rises amid a strong El Niño, while supply has been disrupted by monsoon rains.
2026-08-28
Coal Rises to 3-Week High
Coal prices rose above $131 per ton in late August, reaching their highest levels in three weeks, amid firm Asian energy demand and ongoing supply risks. China’s latest stimulus signals could offer some additional support, as measures aimed at boosting domestic demand and accelerating infrastructure investment may help strengthen industrial activity and electricity consumption. A more sustained recovery in economic activity could, in turn, support power generation and coal demand. Meanwhile, Japan’s power prices have climbed to their highest level since 2023 as a heatwave drives higher cooling demand, potentially lifting thermal generation and providing some support to coal demand. The outlook will ultimately depend on power demand, generation levels, coal inventories, and broader supply conditions.
2026-08-24