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Keeping Europe warm this winter will come down to Asia's weather amid war

The Asian countries, among the world's biggest importers of liquefied natural gas and seaborne coal, all share a peak heating demand season during the winter with Europe

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International competition for fuel has increased since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global trade flows, helping push prices of coal and natural gas to records. (Photo: Bloomberg)

Dan Murtaugh | Bloomberg
As it weans itself off Russian fuel and races to secure enough natural gas and coal, Europe’s quest to stay warm this winter will depend heavily on three nations on the other side of the world: Japan, South Korea and China. 
 
The Asian countries, among the world’s biggest importers of liquefied natural gas and seaborne coal, all share a peak heating demand season during the natural gwinter with Europe. It’s still too early for meteorologists to make accurate predictions for winter weather patterns, but any forecast for steep dips in temperatures in the three nations could spark a more intense