India: Portside US thermal coal prices jump on pet coke supply strain

US thermal coal portside prices in India increased by INR 250/t w-o-w to INR 10,200/t. Market participants attribute the rise to domestic pet coke shortage, particularly impacting the cement sector. This supply tightness has prompted traders to shift toward US thermal coal as a viable alternative, thereby strengthening demand and supporting higher prices.


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