Indonesia Considers Boosting Coal Production Amidst Soaring Global Prices
Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources has indicated the possibility of increasing coal production following a significant price surge to $154 per ton. This suggests a short-term flexibility in domestic energy policy, while also emphasizing the need to maintain supply-demand balance.
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