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Construction industry could be another victim of rising fuel prices

The Construction Industry Federation has warned that the continuing rise in fuel prices could tra...

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18.25 23 Mar 2026


Construction industry could be another victim of rising fuel prices


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18.25 23 Mar 2026


The Construction Industry Federation has warned that the continuing rise in fuel prices could translate to increased construction costs in the coming months. It is yet another sector that is seeing price rises as a result of the war in Iran, with many raw materials in the industry produced from fuel intensive processes.

Andrew Brownlee is the CEO of the Construction Industry Federation, and joins Ciara to discuss.


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