• Jimius@lemmy.ml
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        3
        ·
        9 hours ago

        No, of course it’s not the sole reason, but cost of materials is a factor. Also if there is a pro-longed cease-fire in Ukraine, the amount of materials needed for reconstruction is immense and drive up prices. Meaning stockpiling cheap steel right now would make sense.

        • albert180@discuss.tchncs.de
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          2
          ·
          edit-2
          8 hours ago

          Yes, but it’s also far from the being the biggest factor.

          Ground Speculation, insufficient or new construction of Social Units and a massive shortage are the reason. If Steel would be free tomorrow they wouldn’t rent you a new unit 1€ cheaper. Because they price them at what people are able to pay. Not on the costs they have