Russian coal prices surge in May amid hot weather, Middle East conflict
Russian export coal prices surged in May due to hot weather in major consumer countries, according to a report from the Price Index Center. Analysts expect this to support demand for at least the next two weeks due to high electricity demand. Another factor driving up coal prices is the Middle East conflict, which has increased the cost of liquefied natural gas, a direct substitute for coal.
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