China’s Coal Demand Rises as Heatwave Increases Power and Air-Conditioning Use

China’s thermal coal market is seeing a rebound in demand and prices as temperatures turn hotter following a relatively mild start to summer, according to Bloomberg and the Financial Post. Both reports say the heatwave is lifting electricity consumption, particularly through increased air-conditioner usage. As more people rely on cooling systems, power demand rises, which in turn supports the consumption of coal used in electricity generation. The articles frame the development as a seasonal shift: after cooler-than-expected early summer weather, warmer conditions arrive and push usage higher. The reports do not cite specific policy changes or capacity disruptions; instead, they attribute the market movement primarily to weather-driven demand. Overall, both outlets describe a similar link between the rise in temperatures, higher power demand from air-conditioning, and a resulting improvement in thermal coal pricing.