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Coal Industry Struggles Amid Rising Natural Gas Prices

3/23/2025

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The U.S. coal industry grapples with a bleak future, even as rising natural gas prices offer fleeting hope. President Trump pushes for coal generation to meet surging electricity demands from the AI sector. Yet, analysts foresee natural gas prevailing, as coal's market share dwindles under the weight of environmental regulations and the rise of renewable energy sources.

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The U.S. coal industry grapples with a bleak future, even as rising natural gas prices offer fleeting hope. President Trump pushes for coal generation to meet surging electricity demands from the AI sector. Yet, analysts foresee natural gas prevailing, as coal's market share dwindles under the weight of environmental regulations and the rise of renewable energy sources.