Middle East Crisis

Supply Chain and Pricing Update
26 March 2026

Following last week’s initial update, I am writing to provide further information on the impact to our sector from the continually evolving situation in the Middle East.

As anticipated, we are now beginning to see tangible effects across parts of the market, with an increasing number of our supply chain partners advising of imminent price increases, primarily driven by rising commodity costs.

These pressures are likely to continue in the medium term, and further adjustments cannot be ruled out as the situation develops.

Whilst we remain in close contact with our supply chain and are actively working to mitigate these impacts wherever possible, we will need to pass through these increases in line with the relevant effective dates.

All known and impending pricing updates will continue to be published on our Price Increases page.

We also encourage you to liaise with your local team to plan your upcoming requirements in advance where possible.

Our priority remains maintaining high levels of availability and minimising disruption to your projects, and I will continue to provide timely updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support.

Allan Wright 
Managing Director
Civils & Lintels

Statement
20 March 2026

We feel it is appropriate to share an update on the current global situation and how it may affect parts of the construction supply chain over the coming weeks and months.

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is creating disruption and significant uncertainty in global markets and across international freight routes. This has the potential to place pressure on cost base and lead times across a number of UK industries, including our own.

We have already seen some fuel surcharges introduced in the past week, along with further updates from key supply chain partners who are exposed to critical raw materials and are closely monitoring this evolving situation.

I would like to reassure you that teams across our Group are monitoring developments daily and working closely with our supply chain partners to keep stock moving as normal. While the wider picture remains volatile, we are committed to keeping you updated with clear and direct communication as soon as anything changes.

We will continue to share information openly regarding any changes to pricing or availability, enabling you to plan and respond with confidence moving forward. As always, please stay in touch with your local team to manage your immediate material requirements.

Thank you for your continued support, as we remain focused on minimising disruption and helping you keep your projects moving.

Allan Wright 
Managing Director
Civils & Lintels