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Limited gas-to-coal switching potential leaves Europe vulnerable, warn analysts

Published 13:45 on March 12, 2026 / Last updated at 13:45 on March 12, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Europe is more susceptible to electricity price shocks after shutting down most of its coal-fired production and boosting renewable power, analysts noted amid a spike in gas prices and an escalating war in the Middle East.
Europe is more susceptible to electricity price shocks after shutting down most of its coal-fired production and boosting renewable power, analysts noted amid a spike in gas prices and an escalating war in the Middle East.


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