India’s Power Demand Hits Record High as Heat Drives Coal Use

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Bullish
AI Confidence
70%
Time Horizon
Short Term
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India’s power generation rose to a new all-time high amid hot weather that drove air-conditioning demand up, with thermal generation, most of its coming from coal power plants, covering 62% of demand. Power demand on Thursday hit 271 GW, on the “fourth consecutive day when the peak power demand (solar hours) reached a new all-time high,” India’s power ministry said, as quoted by AFP. After milder temperatures tempered demand growth in the fiscal year to March 2026 to the lowest level in six years, demand is now beating peak…

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Financial market analysis indicating bullish sentiment based on current trends.

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on May 22, 2026.
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