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Thermal-coal prices have soared from Appalachia to Australia, threatening more increases in manufacturing costs and power bills this summer WSJWhatsNow

Resurgent power demand and Russia’s war in Ukraine are putting pressure on supplies as inventories remain low

U.S. electric bills have soared, and are likely to move higher as households break out their air conditioners. WSJ’s Katherine Blunt explains why electricity and natural-gas prices are up so much this year and offers tips on how to manage the expense. Illustration: Mike CheslikNatural gas isn’t the only power-plant fuel on fire this year.

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