Coal buffer plunge by 66%, a 3-year low, but rebuilding stock before next summer a ‘bigger concern’
Coal inventories at domestic coal-based power plants fell 66% from 54.9 million tonnes in April to 18.6 million tonnes by September. Officials expressed concern over rebuilding stocks before next summer, citing pressure on thermal power plants due to a rainfall deficit. They anticipate easing electricity demand as the summer heat recedes, allowing for inventory recovery by March.