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

https://mins.news/en/video/57796

- France 24 English, 2026-09-14 14:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS-Jei73e7o

> The US-Israel war on Iran has unsettled global energy markets, including coal. Countries are turning to the highly polluting fuel to reduce their exposure to possible shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency expects global coal demand to rise 1.2% this year to a record 8.94 billion tonnes.

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