According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics recently, coal prices across the country have rose and fell in mid August.

The price of anthracite coal (middle washed coal, volatile content ≤ 8%) was 1345.0 yuan/ton, showing an increase of 5.0 yuan/ton or 0.4% compared to the previous period.

The price of ordinary mixed coal (a mixture of Shanxi fine coal and lump coal with a calorific value of 4500 kcal) was 616.7 yuan/ton, a decrease of 25.6 yuan/ton or 4.0% compared to the previous period.

The price of Shanxi mixed coal (a high-quality coal blend with a calorific value of 5000 kcal) was 716.4 yuan/ton, a decrease of 26.7 yuan/ton or 3.6% compared to the previous period.

The price of a better blended coal with a calorific value of 5500 kcal) was 819.0 yuan/ton, a decrease of 24.9 yuan/ton or 3.0% compared to the previous period. The price of coking coal (main coking coal with sulfur content<1%) was 1950.0 yuan/ton, same as the previous period.

From the above data, it can be seen that in mid August, the price of thermal coal continued to decline, and the decline expanded; The price of anthracite continues to rise, but the increase has significantly narrowed; while the price of coking coal has stabilized to operate.

Transferred from: National Bureau of Statistics.