Coal India Allays Coal Shortage Fears as Heat Drives Power Demand
Despite critical stocks at 22 plants, CIL says coal availability remains comfortable
May 26, 2026
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India is in the grip of a sweltering summer, but the electricity grid has managed to meet daytime power demand, which is setting new records. Thanks to coal-based thermal generation and renewable energy sources, power outages have not occurred on a large scale.
