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Bitumen price surge hits road works, adding to motorists woes in Kochi

Bitumen price rises from 10,093 to 14,915 per 156-kg barrel between March 5 and September 16; Kochi Corporation explores allowing additional estimates to bridge the gap caused by the price variation; contractors seek a Finance department directive to cover excess costs in local-body projects

25 Sep 2026 12:53 am