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Kazakh coal transshipment via Russian ports increased significantly in Q1 2026

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Global coal prices decline in Europe and Australia while China market strengthens

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India petcoke imports monthly trend showing decline in March 2026

India petcoke imports decline sharply in March 2026 as coal gains competitiveness

India petcoke imports fell to 0.78 MMT in March 2026, marking a 31% YoY decline despite a slight MoM recovery. The drop reflects weak demand, particularly in the cement sector, as coal continues to outperform petcoke on pricing and flexibility. India petcoke imports declined to 0.78 MMT in March 2026, down 31% YoY, highlighting continued weakness in demand fundamentals despite […]

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India thermal coal imports monthly trend from 2021 to 2026 in million metric tons

India coal imports fell in March 2026 as thermal coal demand weakened

India coal imports declined 9% YoY to 20.82 MMT in March 2026, led by weaker thermal coal and petcoke shipments. India coal imports were lower YTD at 61.10 MMT, though coking coal, PCI and metcoke imports increased. India coal imports fell to 20.82 MMT in March 2026, down 9% YoY but up 8.1% MoM. Thermal coal imports dropped 16.7% YoY […]

API2 Rotterdam coal futures chart showing global coal prices trend for May 2026 contract at around 5.8 with recent volatility

Global coal prices fall sharply as easing tensions and weak demand weigh on markets

Global coal prices declined this week as markets corrected following earlier geopolitical-driven gains. Softer natural gas prices and subdued demand across key regions reduced coal competitiveness and pressured prices downward. Global coal prices moved lower this week, led by a sharp correction in European API2 futures as easing geopolitical tensions reduced the risk premium across energy markets. Lower natural gas […]

Chart comparing final energy demand by fuel type in Europe under central and delayed transition scenarios

Slower energy transition extends thermal generation in European power markets

A slower energy transition could extend the role of thermal generation in European power markets as delayed electrification and weaker renewable build-out keep fossil fuel demand higher for longer. AFRY’s Delayed Transition scenario also suggests structurally higher long-term power prices, supporting existing thermal and renewable assets while creating a more difficult outlook for new low-carbon and flexibility projects. Slower energy […]