China Taiyuan coal transaction price index up 0.35 pct

China Taiyuan coal transaction price index stood at 128.72 points Monday, up 0.35 percent week on week.

The index, released by China Taiyuan Coal Transaction Center (CTCTC) based in Shanxi, a coal-rich province, reflects the coal price levels and changes in the main production areas of China. It is published every Monday.

Analysts said that affected by factors such as the approaching peak season of coal use in winter and the expected tightening of security inspections due to mine accidents in some production areas, traders have adopted a strong wait-and-see attitude.

With more than 10,000 registered coal traders, the CTCTC is the largest coal trading center in China.