Sentence: The increase in the prices of electricity was explained with the...

[Raf]

Hello!
Is this sentence correct:

"The increase in the prices of electricity was explained with the increase of the prices of coal" ?

With the meaning that the electricity supplier explained his putting up the prices because coal went up.
Many thanks!

[Kitosdad]

Not incorrect, but could have been more easily and clearly explained.
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[Raf]

OK, any suggestions then?

[Kitosdad]

The increase in the prices of electricity was explained by the ever-increasing prices of coal"
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Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting.

[Raf]

Thanks!