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Hormuz blockade drives coal demand as gas alternatives are sought

A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is increasing global coal consumption as users seek alternatives to natural gas.

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Disruption at a major energy chokepoint could worsen global fuel shortages, energy prices and emissions.

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  1. Wegen Hormuz-Blockade - Weltweiter Kohleverbrauch steigt auf Rekordwert ↗krone.at · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC

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