""It is a real concern," Soliman said. "We're watching it closely." He emphasized that the rising oil prices could significantly impact the city's ability to complete its planned street repavings."
""This was a pretty tough pothole season, probably the toughest in a decade or more," said Sam Schwartz. He warned that if prices go too high, the city may have to cut back on its repaving efforts, resulting in more potholes."
The war in Iran is causing oil prices to rise, which impacts New York City's transportation budget. Sherif Soliman, the city's budget director, noted that higher oil prices increase asphalt costs, complicating the Department of Transportation's ability to repair roads. The city plans to resurface 1,150 miles of roadways annually at a cost of $259 million. Pothole complaints have surged, and if costs continue to rise, the city may need to reduce repaving efforts, leading to more potholes.
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