
Latvia to Compensate Road Builders for Rising Bitumen Prices
The Latvian Ministry of Transport announced that state road builders will receive compensation for the sharp increase in bitumen prices.
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The Latvian Ministry of Transport announced that state road builders will receive compensation for the sharp increase in bitumen prices.

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