Fuel Spikes and The Effects on Electrical Contractors
The ever present changing global conditions due to the war in Iran has disrupted every industry.
With these disruptions in the fuel supply, it is causing higher freight and manufacturing costs everywhere, now they are making their way to the electrical industry.
Not just the usual shipping and costs we associate with heading to jobs are going up but also many of the materials Electrician’s use are more expensive and become scarcer. Due to Petroleum being a large ingredient in Cabling, Conduit and other associated infrastructure, everyone is feeling the hit.
In an environment like this, what can we do?
- Check in with your local suppliers early. Don’t wait till the last minute.
- Allow more lead time to procure these materials in the planning stage.
- Review how the cost of these products will now influence your own pricing.
- Make sure to clearly document price increases on different products.
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