Japan homebuilders plan price hikes on higher pipe, paint costs
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-12 04:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Energy, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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TOKYO -- New homes in Japan are set to become even more expensive as rising prices for naphtha, a key oil byproduct used to make building materials, lift construction materials costs that homebuilders intend to pass on to buyers.
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