Coal: average UK price

Coal (per 50kg) cost £34.46 on average in September 2026 — ▲ 6.9% in a year. Pay much more than this and it is worth shopping around.

UK average, September 2026£34.46per 50kg

Last month£34.422-yr range £32.25–£34.46

Average price, last 25 months

How much does coal cost in the UK?

£34.46 for per 50kg on average in September 2026 (ONS).

Has it gone up?

Up 6.9% from £32.25 in September 2025.

What exactly is measured?

The ONS average price for the CPI item "Coal" in the solid and liquid fuels group, standardised to per 50kg.