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Iran crisis: No global surge in coal-fired power generation

The war in Iran and higher gas prices have not triggered a global rise in coal-fired power generation. Even before the conflict, coal was already more competitive than gas, leaving little spare capacity, as a new analysis shows.

Nico Beckert
16. April 2026
The Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for gas imports (picture alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS/Altaf Qadri)

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Last updated: 16. April 2026

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