Warnings over impact of materials price rises on UK construction jobs if Middle East conflict drags on

By Tom Lowe and Dave Rogers2026-03-02T13:48:00

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Higher energy costs caused by closure of Straight of Hormuz oil and gas route likely to increase cost of key products, CPA warns

Prices for construction products could rise significantly in the medium term if the conflict in the Middle East persists, the Construction Products Association has said.

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