# Countries turn to coal to avoid Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions

https://mins.news/en/item/57782

- France 24, 2026-09-14 14:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/down-to-earth/20260914-countries-turn-to-coal-to-avoid-shipping-disruptions-in-the-strait-of-hormuz

> The US-Israel war on Iran has unsettled global energy markets, prompting countries to rely on coal to limit exposure to possible shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency expects global coal demand to grow 1.2% this year, reaching a record 8.94 billion tonnes.

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