On Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:27:18 -0300, Paul M. Eldridge
wrote:

Thermal coal prices in some parts of the country have just about
tripled in the past year which, in combination with natural gas, will
send electricity prices upward.


Don't power companies buy coal via long-term contracts--not on
the spot market?

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