The IEA said on Thursday it expects global coal demand in 2026 to rise 1.2% to a record 8.94 billion tons. It cited disruptions to oil and LNG shipments via the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the US‑Iran war, which have lifted fuel prices and

2026-09-10

The IEA said on Thursday it expects global coal demand in 2026 to rise 1.2% to a record 8.94 billion tons. It cited disruptions to oil and LNG shipments via the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the US‑Iran war, which have lifted fuel prices and prompted countries with gas-fired capacity and idle coal plants to boost coal-fired generation.