Global Energy Shift: Coal Prices Surge as Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Security Drive Nations Back to Fossil Fuels

Coal prices have experienced a significant resurgence, breaking a three-day period of stagnation as global energy security concerns, exacerbated by escalating geopolitical conflicts, compel nations to pivot back to fossil…

Global Coal Market Stagnates Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Divergent Demand Trends

The global thermal coal market found itself in a delicate equilibrium on Monday, April 6, 2026, with prices holding steady at US$139.3 per ton, according to Refinitiv data. This stagnation…

Indonesia Prioritizes Domestic Urea Fertilizer Supply Amid Surging Global Demand and Geopolitical Tensions

JAKARTA, Indonesia – PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), the state-owned fertilizer producer, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring domestic urea fertilizer needs are met before any quantities are released for export.…

Coal Prices Plummet as Geopolitical Tensions Ease and Global Energy Markets Retreat

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global coal market experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as prices plummeted, driven by a confluence of factors including easing geopolitical tensions…

Global Coal Prices Recede After Geopolitical-Driven Surge, Highlighting Persistent Energy Security Challenges

The global thermal coal market, after a dramatic three-day rally, witnessed a significant pullback on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with prices closing at US$146.5, marking a 2.02% decrease, according to…

Iran’s De Facto Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Global Energy Crisis, Sparks Recession Fears Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Iran’s unilateral imposition of a de facto blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, initiated on February 28 in apparent retaliation for the United States-Israel conflict, has…

Middle East Geopolitical Tensions Prompt Indonesian Ride-Hailing Drivers to Advocate for Fuel Subsidy Reallocation Toward Electric Vehicle Transition

The escalating and prolonged conflict in the Middle East has triggered a significant surge in global crude oil prices, creating a ripple effect that threatens the domestic stability of fuel…

Coal Surges Amidst Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Asia’s Energy Security Imperative

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global energy markets are experiencing renewed volatility, with coal prices making a dramatic resurgence, buoyed by significant spikes in the cost of oil and natural gas.…

Global Coal Prices Tumble Amidst Broader Energy Market Weakness and Geopolitical Shifts

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global coal prices experienced a significant downturn, marking a three-day losing streak, as broader energy markets grappled with a confluence of geopolitical developments and shifting supply-demand…

Chilean Citizens Swarm Gas Stations as Fuel Prices Set to Surge Amid Global Oil Crisis and Geopolitical Tensions

The streets of Santiago and other major urban centers across Chile have descended into a state of logistical frenzy as thousands of motorists flooded gas stations on Wednesday, March 25,…