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China's coal output falls 6.8% in September

Raw coal output fell 6.8% on the year to 390 million tons in September 2026. Crude oil output rose 2.2%, natural gas fell 1.0% and electricity generation fell 1.2%.

By FTC Editorial TeamPublished 1 min read

China's National Bureau of Statistics reported energy production for September 2026. Raw coal output fell 6.8% year on year to 390 million tons. Crude oil output rose 2.2%, natural gas output fell 1.0%, and electricity generation fell 1.2% ([NBS release, 20 October 2026](http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/PressRelease/202610/t20261020_1965661.html)).

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Key figures

  • Raw coal, September: 390 million tons, −6.8%
  • Crude oil, September: +2.2%
  • Natural gas, September: −1.0%
  • Electricity generation, September: −1.2%
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For the industrial output figures from the same bureau, see China's industrial output rises 5.5% in September.

Sources

  1. National Bureau of Statistics of China: Energy Production, September 2026

Common questions

How much did China's raw coal output change in September 2026?

It fell 6.8% year on year, to 390 million tons, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

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