China Taiyuan coal transaction price index stood at 124.46 points Monday, down 0.08 percent week on week.
The index, released by China Taiyuan Coal Transaction Center (CTCTC) based in Shanxi, a coal-rich province, reflects the coal price levels and changes in the main production areas of China. It is published every Monday.
Analysts said that the residential electricity demand has significantly dropped as the hot days of summer have passed.
The daily coal consumption level of thermal power plants has fallen.
With more than 10,000 registered coal traders, the CTCTC is the largest coal trading center in China.
Editor:Cherie
