Supply contraction is the core driver of this round of price hikes. Geopolitical conflicts have not only pushed up costs for crude oil and basic chemical feedstocks but also directly tightened ...

Since 2020, CRE construction has witnessed unprecedented materials pricing escalations and excessive lead times, accentuated by rising interest rates, record-high inflation and labor shortages. From ...

Solid demand and higher raw material prices have sent North American prices for PVC and polystyrene resins up since April 1. PVC prices have increased an average of 3 cents per pound, according to ...

Dramatic increases in land pipeline material costs—to nearly $2 million/mile from roughly $825,000/mile a year earlier—more than outstripped sharp decreases in miscellaneous expenses, which fell to $2 ...

The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict is causing significant cost pressures for Indian industries, particularly with surging ...