European coal market: prices steady as gas competition and renewables shape demand

Line chart showing McCloskey steam coal marker price trends for 2024 and 2025 in US$/t and €/t

The European coal market entered 2025 in a phase of relative stability after several years of volatility. Steam coal prices averaged around 100 US$/t in the first half of the year—back to pre-crisis levels—amid ample global supply and lower gas and power prices. Weaker gas demand and higher renewable output reduced coal’s role in power generation, but both fuels remain […]

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