The Basalt Crisis of May 2020

Beginning in early May 2020, Krager City underwent a basalt shortage, driving up prices and putting massive strain on city-wide infrastructure developments. The lack of quarrying due to the collapse of the Saudi Oil Company was always a looming threat to Krager City development. Decisions made by Krager City officials deemed the issue to be of little concern initially. Several weeks without action meant that the basalt supply would continue to dwindle until it reached an all time low of 6,000 units. In an effort to flatten the curve Krager City halted all road construction, a decision not well received by the developers and citizens. Neo Krager City was most affected by the crisis. Several construction developments continued, not connected to roadways due to the high costs of basalt. In the early hours of May 17, 2020 the Basalt Crisis saw its first signs of improvement with a new supply of 111,000 blocks mined and donated by the Kowalski Corporation. It is currently unclear how such a high quantity of basalt was acquired seemingly overnight but the action was well received by Krager City officials and its citizens. Until a new company begins quarrying, the crisis is said to continue due to the faster rate of roadway development in Krager City.