What specific materials does this index cover?

It tracks domestic gate prices for mined solid carbon fuels, excluding gas and petroleum.

Are transport costs included in these prices?

Delivery charges billed separately are excluded, as the index measures basic output prices at the mine gate.

How frequently are these figures revised?

Initial estimates can be revised in subsequent months as additional survey data from operators are incorporated.

UK PPI output index: coal and lignite

Name: UK PPI output index: coal and lignite
Creator: Office for National Statistics (ONS)
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

UK PPI output index: coal and lignite stood at 226.2 in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Producer price inflation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2008 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS)Last updated: Sep 27, 2026, 22:13 UTCCurated by Bui Thanh Phuc

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This indicator in the Producer price inflation table

Indicator	08-2026	07-2026	06-2026	05-2026	04-2026	03-2026	02-2026	01-2026	12-2025	11-2025
Output price index by product group
B05 Coal and lignite	226.2	226.2	226.2	226.2	226.2	226.2	227.2	228	228.9	230.6
B06 Crude petroleum and natural gas	198.5	199.2	207.1	268.1	267.5	244.3	156.2	139.9	136.9	151.4

Understanding UK PPI output index: coal and lignite

Factory gate prices for the extraction and primary preparation of solid mineral fuels across the United Kingdom are measured by this series. It specifically isolates subterranean solid carbon deposits, leaving aside liquid fuels and gaseous hydrocarbons. The pricing basis reflects first-sale transactions from domestic extraction sites to industrial consumers or processing plants.

Seasonal demand patterns heavily influence solid fuel sectors, making twelve-month comparisons more reliable than month-on-month assessments for identifying underlying price movements. Early estimates are subject to routine revisions as late survey responses from mining operators are processed. This series differs from broader energy measures by focusing strictly on solid fuel extraction rather than refined petroleum or electricity generation.

Frequently asked questions

What specific materials does this index cover?: It tracks domestic gate prices for mined solid carbon fuels, excluding gas and petroleum.
Are transport costs included in these prices?: Delivery charges billed separately are excluded, as the index measures basic output prices at the mine gate.
How frequently are these figures revised?: Initial estimates can be revised in subsequent months as additional survey data from operators are incorporated.