Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka see fuel prices rise as Hormuz choke fuels oil crisis

2026-03-24 - 09:10

India is increasing coal burn to meet peak summer demand, while South Korea has relaxed limits on coal-based power. ​​Indonesia is prioritising domestic coal use over exports, tightening regional availability. Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam are also leaning more on coal-fired generation to manage shortages.The shift is a short-term fix, but it risks worsening air pollution and delaying clean energy transitions.