The Price Index of Construction Materials for August 2026 reached 123.09 units (base year 2021=100), recording an increase of 3.39%, compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Friday.
By main commodity category, increases were observed in metallic products by 4.60%, products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics also by 4.60%, electromechanical products by 3.58%, minerals by 2.67% and mineral products by 1.35%.
The only decrease recorded, compared to last August was in heating and cooling equipment, by 1.67%.
A further marginal increase of 0.07% was recorded in August 2026 compared to the previous month.
For the period January-August 2026, the index increased by 2.06% compared to the corresponding period of 2025.