Author: Damini Sahu
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Russian coal production declines in Jan-May’26 despite strong Asian demand
Logistics issues, sanctions pressure, weaker profitability pressure producers Supply constraints may limit export growth, supporting seaborne coal prices Russia’s coal industry continues to face mounting challenges despite strong demand from Asian importers. Production data for the first five months of 2026 shows a broad-based decline across most major coal-producing regions, highlighting the growing pressure on…