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Amid West Asia conflict, shortage of bitumen set to impact construction, maintenance of roads
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Amid West Asia conflict, shortage of bitumen set to impact construction, maintenance of roads

Times of India · May 22, 2026, 6:20 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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India is grappling with a severe shortage of bitumen, threatening the pace of road construction and upkeep amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. Prices for key VG-40 bitumen have skyrocketed, nearly doubling, while available supplies have plummeted.

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