Global coal prices soften in thermal markets as coking coal and petcoke stay firm

API2 Rotterdam Coal Futures chart showing April 2026 coal futures at 122.70–122.75, down week over week as global coal prices softened amid weaker gas prices and subdued demand.

Global coal prices showed mixed movement this week, with thermal coal benchmarks under pressure as softer gas prices, cautious buying and ample inventories weighed on sentiment. At the same time, coking coal extended gains on gradual demand recovery, while petcoke prices surged on tighter prompt availability and firmer offers. Global coal prices were mixed over the week, with weakness across […]

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