Coal is back in fashion

GateUser-9ad11037 · 2026-04-01T12:31:07+00:00

As recent LNG shipments from the Gulf arrive amid heightened tensions following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, energy importers face urgency. Wealthy importers pay higher prices, while poorer nations reduce education and work hours, all while seeking alternative energy sources like coal.

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2026-04-01 12:31:07

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THE LAST cargoes of liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, the source of a fifth of global LNG production, set sail a month ago, before America and Israel attacked Iran. As these reach their destinations at the start of April, energy importers reliant on the stuff, particularly for electricity generation, are scrambling to respond. Rich ones are forking out more for whatever LNG they can get their hands on. Some poor ones have shut schools or urged businesses to cut short their work week. Everyone is looking for alternatives. Many are eyeing coal.

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