The Loh Down: When fuel shocks don’t stop projects – yet
By Ray Loh
05 May 2026
Rising fuel prices and global uncertainty haven’t slowed WA’s project activity - in fact, the opposite appears true. ICN WA data points to accelerating work packages and a project pipeline that continues to move forward, writes Ray Loh*, Head of Industry Capability Network WA (ICNWA).Â
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