INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Amid a rise in the level of coal exports, Afghan officials on Tuesday dismissed concerns that there will be a shortage of coal on the local
market for heating during the winter months.We assure the citizens that coal will be available in all cities at a very low price
They should not worry,& said Esmatullah Burhan, a spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.
He warned that legal action will be
taken against those who sell coal at a higher price.Afghanistan exports about 10,000 tons of coal a day to Pakistan.The price of coal has
increased in Afghanistan in recent months.The price of coal has doubled this year
We want the government to reduce the prices
If the situation remains the same, people cannot buy it& said Ezatullah, a Kabul resident.A member of the Chamber of Industries and Mines
suggested that there is also hoarding of coal.If the prices go up, people undoubtedly can''t buy coal for heating
I think exports should be checked and also the market should be seriously monitored and the government should crack down on hoarding,& said
Abdul Naseer Roshtia, a member of the Chamber of Industries and Mines.Jawad Dabir, a spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce,
said that the ministry monitors the prices, not only in the capital, but also in provinces.The post Officials dismiss concerns over shortage
of coal during winter first appeared on Ariana News.
