India’s Coal Demand Expected to Jump 4.2%, Record Output Ahead: IEA
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Global Coal Demand Set to Hit Record as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Energy Supplies
Global coal demand is expected to rise 1.2% in 2026 to a record 8.94 billion metric tons as disruptions to oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz push up energy prices and encourage greater use of coal for electricity generation, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.
Coal consumption in Europe and Asia is increasing as a result of declining liquefied gas deliveries. In 2026, the IEA expects a peak in global demand.
In countries that have both gas and coal power plants, gas heating is favouring greater use of coal for electricity production.
The increase in prices was caused by disturbances in the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the Strait of Ormuz due to the war of the United States and Israel against Iran.
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