# 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%.

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- Published: 2026-11-03
- Updated: 2026-11-03
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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)).

## 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%

For the industrial output figures from the same bureau, see [China's industrial output rises 5.5% in September](/news/china-industrial-output-september-2026/).

## Sources

- [National Bureau of Statistics of China: Energy Production, September 2026](http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/PressRelease/202610/t20261020_1965661.html)

## 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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