Global coal shipments and imports surged in March and April due to disrupted oil and gas supplies from the Middle East. Imports are projected to reach their third-highest monthly level on record, with a 27% increase in shipments to South Korea, Japan, and the EU compared to last year. Energy security concerns are prompting a shift in policy, delaying coal plant retirements in response to the crisis.
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