EnergyDecarbonization goals take back seat as Hormuz closure spurs emergency measuresIndia produces roughly 70% of the coal it consumes. © ReutersHIROFUMI MATSUOMay 20, 2026 06:56 JSTTOKYO -- The Strait of Hormuz disruption resulting from the Iran war has hit Asia the hardest, forcing affected countries to rethink energy strategy and revisit coal as an immediate solution, as climate change targets remain out of reach.
Middle East energy crisis pushes India, Southeast Asia back toward coal
Decarbonization goals take back seat as Hormuz closure spurs emergency measures











