HC Deb 07 November 1989 vol 159 c512W
Dr. Kim Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what was the change in internationally traded heavy fuel oil prices over the month to 25 September; and what was the fluctuation in internationally traded coal prices over the same period.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The change in the spot price of heavy fuel oil at Rotterdam over the month to September 25, 1989 and the fluctuation in internationally traded coal prices over the same period are as follows:

Fuel Oil Rotterdam $/tonne Steam Coal Amsterdam/ Rotterdam $/tonne
August 25 87.0 43.5
September 25 98.0 43.5
Percentage change 12.6 0.0

Note:

All prices are FOB spot prices for 1 per cent. Sulphur content.

Sources:

Petroleum Argus.

Coal Week International.