Industry Update : Surge Construction Materials Cost due to War in West Asia
Recent geopolitical shifts in West Asia have triggered a 5–8% surge in overall project costs, with bitumen and fuel prices spiking by as much as 20–25%.
The construction landscape is currently facing significant headwinds. Recent geopolitical shifts in West Asia have triggered a 5–8% surge in overall project costs, with bitumen and fuel prices spiking by as much as 20–25%.
At Constromat, we are committed to helping you navigate these fluctuations through transparency and strategic sourcing.
What this means for your procurement:
Bitumen & Fuel: Anticipate intermittent supply delays and higher logistics costs.
Cement & Steel: While base prices are volatile, transportation costs are the primary driver of current increases.
Our Recommended Mitigation Steps:
Shift to Bulk: Move from bagged to loose bulk cement to offset per-bag price hikes.
Adopt Sustainability: We recommend exploring Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Warm Mix Asphalt to reduce fuel consumption and material costs by up to 20%.
Long-term Planning: Consider locking in long-term supply agreements rather than relying on spot-market volatility.
We are actively diversifying our supplier base to ensure project continuity for all our clients. Please reach out to your account manager to discuss how we can optimize your upcoming procurement cycle.
25 March 2026
