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Coal's unexpected comeback: Middle East conflict drives a return to coal power

calendar_today June 17, 2026 person Paolo Agnolucci, Nikita Makarenko domain worldbank

Disruptions to natural gas markets and rising electricity demand from Middle East conflict are giving coal an unexpected resurgence in global power generation. Global thermal coal demand is projected to remain steady in 2026 with increases concentrated in China and India, while Australian coal prices are forecast to rise 20 percent year-over-year to average $130 per metric ton.

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