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Gas price increase may boost coal demand

Observador10 September 2026 at 10:07

Natural gas prices are rising significantly, which is changing energy consumption patterns in several countries. This price increase is having direct consequences on global energy markets.

Countries that have power plants fueled by both gas and coal are particularly feeling this impact. In these nations, operators have the ability to switch between these two energy sources for electricity production.

With gas more expensive, the use of coal for electricity generation is becoming more attractive from an economic standpoint. Coal-fired power plants, which were previously less competitive due to lower gas prices, are now being used more.

This situation represents a reversal of the recent trend towards cleaner energy sources, since coal is a fossil fuel with higher carbon emissions.

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