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Part of Road construction quality is being monitored via third-party audits amid bitumen price hikes caused by war in West Asia.

How does Bitumen price hikes from West Asia conflict affect project?

Ongoing road construction projects face increased costs due to soaring bitumen prices. The rise in bitumen prices, driven by the West Asia conflict, is forcing agencies to explore allowing additional estimates to cover the gap between original agreements and current costs for ongoing road works.

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The price of bitumen has risen significantly since March, increasing from ₹61,126 per tonne to ₹85,955. Agencies are scrambling to address this cost escalation, with the Kochi Corporation exploring additional estimates to bridge the gap between original agreements and current price variations.

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The Finance department issues a similar directive to cover all local body projectsThe cost increase and need for additional estimates will become widespread across the state.
Bitumen prices stabilizeThe need for additional estimates and cost adjustments for ongoing projects will diminish.

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