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  1. Contractors and advocates are seeking government intervention regarding bitumen price hikes, which has caused a global shortage impacting road work.
  2. Road construction quality is being monitored via third-party audits amid bitumen price hikes caused by war in West Asia.

West Asia Conflict Drives Up Bitumen Costs, Challenging Road Projects in Kerala

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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The price of bitumen, a crude oil residue, has been rising since March due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The price increased from ₹10,093 per 156-kg barrel on March 5 to ₹14,915 on September 16. During this period, the per-tonne price climbed from ₹61,126 to ₹85,955. To address this cost escalation, the Kochi Corporation is exploring allowing additional estimates to bridge the gap between original agreements and current prices for BMBC road works.

From thehindu.com

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The cost increases are impacting the viability of ongoing road construction projects across various corporation zones. The local body is actively seeking arrangements to permit these additional estimates to ensure the completion of the necessary infrastructure projects.

From thehindu.com

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  • corporationLocal government body responsible for road works in the affected areas of Kerala.

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    The rise in core project costs due to bitumen price hikes could threaten the viability of ongoing infrastructure projects.

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