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Contractors flag concerns with NHAI on rising costs
Financial Express Mumbai
|March 08, 2026
THE HIGHWAY BUILDERS and contractors in a meeting with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have flagged challenges that they may face on the cost front due to conflict in West Asia and have sought steps for timely compensation if need arises.
The meeting was called by NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav, who assured that they are in continuous coordination with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which has confirmed sufficient stock availability of fuel and bitumen, with no major supply disruptions anticipated.
He also assured that adequate supplies of fuel, bitumen, and other essential inputs would be maintained and the evolving situation is being monitored at the highest levels.
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