Asphalt Price Hike Pressures Paraná Construction Costs
Price adjustments of up to 42% for asphalt are increasing construction costs and raising alarms for paving schedules in the state. Read more in Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Asphalt prices in Paraná have increased by 42%, impacting infrastructure project costs.
- The price hike represents a 16% to 17% increase in the total cost of roadworks.
- Asphalt's cost contribution varies from 10% in basic repairs to 35%-50% in restoration projects.
- The rising costs threaten the continuity of Paraná's R$ 4.5 billion road conservation program.
- Companies are facing financial difficulties, leading to reduced operations and layoffs.
- Price increases are attributed to adjustments by Petrobras and other refineries.
- Reducing asphalt quality to cut costs can compromise pavement durability and longevity.
- While concrete is an alternative, asphalt offers significantly faster curing and road reopening times.
- The article calls for contract renegotiations and faster legal processes for cost adjustments.
- Paraná has invested heavily in paving projects since 2019.