MoRTH extends highway diesel-bitumen cost relief to 31 Dec 2026

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• ROAD POLICY Highway cost relief extended through year-end MoRTH has extended bitumen and diesel cost-escalation support for eligible National Highway projects.
• WHAT CHANGED Relief runs through year-end 31 Dec 2026 The reported extension keeps the notified cost-adjustment mechanism in place through the end of 2026.
• WHO QUALIFIES Older bids are covered Before 1 Apr 2026 The reported eligibility condition is tied to the project’s bid due date.
• DRIVER IMPACT No pump price cut The measure supports project costs and does not change retail fuel prices, toll fees or FASTag rules.
• READ THE FULL STORY See what changes now Understand the difference between highway-project relief and the money you pay at the pump or toll plaza.
• READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.