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BUSINESSELEVATED2h ago · Sep 14, 2026, 2:08 PM

Countries turn to coal to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

France 24 [en] · global

The US-Israel war on Iran has shaken global energy markets and coal is no exception. Countries around the world are turning to the highly polluting source of power in a bid to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the International Energy Agency, global coal demand is forecast to rise by ​1.2% this year to a record 8.94 billion ‌tonnes. FRANCE 24’s Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe has the details in this edition.

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