Hormuz blockade boosts coal demand, complicating Southern Africa energy transition

The Strait of Hormuz blockade has raised global coal prices, benefiting exporters like South Africa and Mozambique but undermining their energy transition commitments. The price surge reflects a supply shock in oil/gas, pushing buyers toward coal as a cheaper alternative. This creates a tension between short-term economic gains and long-term climate goals for Southern African nations.

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