88% Spike in Gas Prices Forces Utilities to Coal

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Claim 88% Spike in Gas Prices Forces Utilities to Coal
AI inference Neutral · 95%
Generated 2026-03-10 17:00

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Asian benchmark Newcastle coal prices jumped more than 9% to $150/ton (as per BBG data) at the start of the week, as energy flows across the Gulf area remain disrupted and transit through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed. The rise in coal prices is being driven by a broader energy shock, with surging gas prices making coal a more economical substitute fuel for power generators. Last week's IRGC kamikaze drone attack, which shuttered Qatar's massive LNG export facility - responsible for roughly 20% of global supply - has been the driving…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on March 10, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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