Asia turns to coal as Iran war slashes energy supplies
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-03-24 12:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. The continent is exposed because it relies on imported fuel, much of it passing through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas trade.
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