Author: Shivani Patil
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India: Portside South African thermal coal prices rise further on tight availability
Limited prompt stocks support higher portside offers Higher import costs lead suppliers to keep offers firm South African thermal coal prices at Indian ports strengthened further in the assessment week ended 8 October 2026, supported by higher import replacement costs, limited prompt availability, and firm demand for selected cargoes. Ex-Paradip RB2 (5,500 NAR) increased INR…