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Countries turn to coal to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

The US-Israel war on Iran has shaken global energy markets and coal is no exception.

Countries around the world are turning to the highly polluting source of power in a bid to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:08:22 UTC.

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  1. Strait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran

  2. Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through

  3. Iran says it destroyed U.S. advanced drone over Hormuz as Middle East conflict intensifies

  4. Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  5. Brent crude tops $109 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  6. Countries turn to coal to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

  7. Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks

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