Construction Material Costs Edge Up
Construction Materials Price Index up by 1.38% in April
The Price Index of Construction Materials for April 2026 reached 120.67 units (base year 2021=100), recording an increase of 1.38%, compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data published on Monday, by the Statistical Service.
By main commodity category, increases were observed in electromechanical products (2.29%), metallic products (1.81%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (1.76%), minerals (1.59%) and mineral products (0.06%).
Compared to the previous month, the Index went up 0.64%.
For the period January-April 2026, the index increased by 1% compared to the corresponding period of 2025.