Thermal coal prices firm as supply tightness offsets uneven demand
January 12, 2026
US coal consumption and production have fallen dramatically over the past two decades, with 2024 consumption down 64% from its 2007 peak and output continuing to contract despite recent policy actions. The report shows that ageing coal plants, cheaper natural gas and renewables, and structural market shifts are driving the decline, while federal incentives and executive orders have so far […]
