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Bitumen price surge impacts road works in Kochi

Published Thursday, September 24, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The price of bitumen has risen from ₹10,093 per 156-kg barrel on March 5 to ₹14,915 on September 16.

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  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the direct impact of rising bitumen prices on local infrastructure and the resulting inconvenience for Kochi's motorists, highlighting the financial challenges faced by local bodies and contractors.

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