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- Bitumen prices in Germany have risen to nearly €700 per ton, doubling the cost of asphalt production.
- The surge is linked to geopolitical tensions from the war in Iran and rising global energy prices.
- Industry representatives warn that 20-40% price hikes could make road building economically unviable and threaten smaller firms.
- Delays in infrastructure projects may spread across Germany, reflecting broader economic risks from volatile raw-material markets.
