The music stops for oil, but coal picks up the tune

It has been a mixed bag for energy commodities this month, with oil and US natural gas prices falling back due to oversupply, a stronger dollar and cooler weather. On the other hand, coal prices surged, despite some disappointing economic data from China.

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