Geopolitical tensions reshape energy markets. The Persian Gulf conflict is triggering a significant shift in global energy strategy as major gas importers face supply constraints. Japan announced plans to expand coal power plant operations, while Bangladesh and India are increasing coal usage to compensate for gas shortfalls. European nations including the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic may boost coal consumption if natural gas prices remain elevated. Germany is considering reactivating mothballed coal plants to control electricity costs. This represents a major setback for climate goals, as countries pivot away from natural gas as a bridge fuel toward renewable energy. The supply shock is forcing emerging economies to reconsider long-term energy strategies, potentially locking in coal dependency for years ahead.
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