X0303 4 2008-08-01 0 0001070412 CONSOL ENERGY INC CNX 0001241243 HARVEY J BRETT 1800 WASHINGTON ROAD PITTSBURGH PA 15241 1 1 0 0 President & CEO Common shares, $0.01 par value per share 2008-08-01 4 S 0 2100 70.48 D 263438 D Common shares, $0.01 par value per share 2008-08-01 4 S 0 5328 71.68 D 258110 D Common shares, $0.01 par value per share 2008-08-01 4 S 0 3100 72.57 D 255010 D Common shares, $0.01 par value per share 2008-08-01 4 S 0 1100 73.6 D 253910 D Transaction effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on August 14, 2007. Represents the weighted average of multiple sales transactions ranging in price from $70.09 to $70.9275. Represents the weighted average of multiple sales transactions ranging in price from $71.21 to $72.18. Represents the weighted average of multiple sales transactions ranging in price from $72.23 to $73.09. Represents the weighted average of multiple sales transactions ranging in price from $73.26 to $74.23. Of the 253,910 shares owned directly, 104,536 are restricted stock units including dividend equivalent rights and approximately 90 shares were received pursuant to the Company's 401(k) Plan since May 30, 2008 and the date hereof. The reporting person agrees to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price upon request by the SEC Commission staff, the Company or a security holder of the Company. /s/ J. Brett Harvey by Alexander Reyes, his attorney-in-fact 2008-08-05