The US Department of Energy Information Administration reported that in August 2002 the US produced 92 million short tons of coal, 8% lower than in August 2001.

Coal consumed by the electric power sector in June 2002 was estimated as 83 million short tons, 2% higher than the level in June 2001.

Electric power sector coal stocks were estimated as 144 million short tons at the end of June 2002, 19% higher than the level a year earlier.

Coal exports in June 2002 totaled 4 million short tons, 6% higher than exports in June 2001. Coal imports in June 2002 totaled 1 million short tons, 1% lower than imports in June 2001.