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Indian power plants run critically low on coal

Nearly a third of Indias coal-fired power plants are running critically low on fuel as electricity demand stays near record levels amid prolonged hot weather. The number of plants with critical coal stocks rose to 59 by September 9,…

Nearly a third of India's coal power plants have critical low fuel stocks

ReutersLast Updated: Sep 11, 2026, 02:33:00 PM IST

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Nearly a third of India’s coal-fired power plants are running critically low on fuel as electricity demand stays near record levels amid prolonged hot weather. The number of plants with critical coal stocks rose to 59 by September 9, prompting increased supplies by rail and road.

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