Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States amounted to 44.69 U.S. dollars per ton in 2022. This was a noticeable increase compared to the previous year, with figures having fluctuated over the years. A peak of 46.65 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2011.
Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States from 2005 to 2022
(in U.S. dollars per ton)
According to the source, coal data include anthracite, bituminous, subbituminous, lignite, waste coal, and synthetic coal. Prior to 2011, synthesis gas was not included.
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