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Recent, unusually harsh winter weather across Poland has spurred a significant surge in coal demand, leaving some suppliers struggling too keep pace.The sudden spike,coupled with rising prices for alternative heating sources like wood pellets,is placing increased financial strain on Polish households as they navigate the ongoing winter months. This situation underscores Poland’s continued reliance on coal for heating,especially in rural areas where access to natural gas remains limited,and highlights the broader challenges facing European energy markets.
Recent cold snaps in Poland have led to a surge in demand for coal, with some suppliers temporarily running out of stock, according to reports. While many Polish households stocked up on coal in October and November, unexpectedly frigid temperatures in January caught some businesses unprepared.
Anna, a coal merchant in Koszalin, explained that customer numbers increased sharply following the onset of the cold weather. “At the beginning of January, when the first frosts arrived, we had many more customers than we expected. We even ran out of coal at the depot for two days. This was a result of the holiday break,” she said.
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Coal supplies are now replenished, but customers are increasingly focused on quality and origin, with a preference for domestically sourced coal and bagged options. This shift in consumer behavior reflects a broader trend toward seeking reliable and convenient fuel sources.
“For our customers, buying in this way is a smaller financial burden at one time. Customers take four bags per week, rather than a ton immediately, which costs 1,760 zł. We have a 25 kg bag of nut coal for 43 zł and 50 gr. We just sold the last shipment, which was 24 tons, in this way,” Anna stated.
While coal prices have remained relatively stable, alternative heating fuels like pellets and briquettes have seen significant price increases. The price of pellets has risen by 300–400 zł per ton since last autumn, with a 975 kg pallet now costing between 1,800 zł and 2,000 zł. Briquette costs have also increased, reaching 1,440 zł per pallet. These price hikes are adding pressure to household heating budgets as winter continues, and highlight the volatility in the energy market.
