Construction material prices rise as CBAM enters latest phase

As the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)has entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026, the cost of key building materials such as cement, aluminium and steel has started to increase, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF).

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