Hormuz Strait crisis: global coal demand hits record high

The International Energy Agency expects global coal demand to rise in 2024.

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Oil and gas trade constraints due to the Hormuz Strait closure force countries to rely more on coal.

This shift could worsen CO₂ emissions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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