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Coal Prices Drop in Government Centers

Coal sellers in government centers say that currently one ton of coal is sold for 6,500 afghani.

These centers were recently established by the Northern Coal Company in collaboration with Kabul Municipality and the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies in all districts to facilitate access for the public.

Buyers cite the lower price of coal compared to private sellers as the reason for purchasing from these centers.

"People don't have jobs, and we are very pleased with the government's attention in this area,” said Abdul Matin, a resident of Kabul.

"Our request to the Islamic Emirate is to reduce prices because the people of Afghanistan are facing economic challenges,” said Wasel Ahmad, a resident of Kabul.

Sellers in government coal distribution centers state that the price of one ton of coal has dropped significantly compared to last year. Currently, a ton of medium-sized or crushed coal is sold for 6,500 afghani.

Nangialai Alizada, the head of the 9th district’s government coal distribution center, said: "Compared to last year, there have been significant changes. The coal is of good quality, and its price is much more reasonable compared to last year."

However, private sector sellers claim that due to the closure of the Salang Pass and high tariffs, the price of one ton of coal has reached 13,000 afghani.

"The base price of coal in Dara-e-Suf is around 3,000 to 3,500 afghani. Transportation costs are about 4,400 to 4,500 afghani. The government also charges tariffs. Previously, tariffs were around 2,300 to 2,400 afghani, but now they have slightly decreased to about 1,700 afghani,” said Mohammad Alam, a seller.

"With the increase in taxes, the price of coal also rises. If taxes decrease, we can also reduce the price of coal and sell it for as low as 5,000 afghani,” said Mohammad Shakir, another seller.

This comes after the Northern Coal Company allocated 120,000 tons of coal for Kabul and 40,000 tons for provinces near Kabul.

Coal Prices Drop in Government Centers

Buyers cite the lower price of coal compared to private sellers as the reason for purchasing from these centers.

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Coal sellers in government centers say that currently one ton of coal is sold for 6,500 afghani.

These centers were recently established by the Northern Coal Company in collaboration with Kabul Municipality and the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies in all districts to facilitate access for the public.

Buyers cite the lower price of coal compared to private sellers as the reason for purchasing from these centers.

"People don't have jobs, and we are very pleased with the government's attention in this area,” said Abdul Matin, a resident of Kabul.

"Our request to the Islamic Emirate is to reduce prices because the people of Afghanistan are facing economic challenges,” said Wasel Ahmad, a resident of Kabul.

Sellers in government coal distribution centers state that the price of one ton of coal has dropped significantly compared to last year. Currently, a ton of medium-sized or crushed coal is sold for 6,500 afghani.

Nangialai Alizada, the head of the 9th district’s government coal distribution center, said: "Compared to last year, there have been significant changes. The coal is of good quality, and its price is much more reasonable compared to last year."

However, private sector sellers claim that due to the closure of the Salang Pass and high tariffs, the price of one ton of coal has reached 13,000 afghani.

"The base price of coal in Dara-e-Suf is around 3,000 to 3,500 afghani. Transportation costs are about 4,400 to 4,500 afghani. The government also charges tariffs. Previously, tariffs were around 2,300 to 2,400 afghani, but now they have slightly decreased to about 1,700 afghani,” said Mohammad Alam, a seller.

"With the increase in taxes, the price of coal also rises. If taxes decrease, we can also reduce the price of coal and sell it for as low as 5,000 afghani,” said Mohammad Shakir, another seller.

This comes after the Northern Coal Company allocated 120,000 tons of coal for Kabul and 40,000 tons for provinces near Kabul.

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