Coal Usage has Increased by 32.5% in the UK
A few Weeks ago I discussed how China are to increase exports to Europe now that the US has moved in the direction of Gas. Following this, there is an interesting article I have spotted about how the US are now looking into exporting their Coal. Can we expect to see a decrease in Coal prices due to the added Competition ? Will this encourage European Distributors to lower their prices ?
Personally I think not as quality will always be at the forefront of Heating your Home. Heating your home is not a luxury and something we can ill afford to neglect.
We get asked regularly "What is the Best Coal". The Best Coal anyone can buy is what heats their Homes in a manner that is as effective and efficient as possible. Usually with Premium Coal you will find a higher heat output which in turn will reach the desired temperatures quicker. So, That £7 bag of coal could possibly give you so much more than the £4.99 bag !
An interesting Statistic is that Coal usage in the UK is up 32.5%. This telling sign only goes to show how badly the Economy is, and that we are much more content in Spending £7 on a bag of coal than a £200 Oil fill that will last us 3 weeks !
Effectively we have come full circle and returned to where we toiled in the 80's. We now think Differently and explore various ways to exploit Coal. Solid Fuel Boilers and Multi-Fuel Boilers to name but a few, lead the charge in getting the best out of coal.
Coal is a commodity that we rely on. Countries such as the US & China are to begin wielding it in what is an already fiercely competitive market. Will this drive down prices ? probably not, but for as long as oil prices soar, gas prices creep up and electricity rates crucify us. Coal will always be the most economical source of fuel with the UK's usage percentage as valid proof.
UK Coal Usage http://www.rtcc.org/
