Building inflation increases to 5.1% in September 2026, but cement inflation stood at -6.1%
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The Prime Building Cost Index inflation rate rose to 5.1% in September 2026. This is an increase from the 4.6% recorded in August 2026. The monthly change for September was 0.03%. The Ghana Statistical Service stated that building inflation remains low. Cement inflation stood at -6.1% during this period. Plant costs were among the drivers of the September inflation.
The year-on-year inflation rate of the Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) was 5.1% in September 2026, up from 4.6% in August 2026. The monthly change rate for September 2026 was 0.03%. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, building inflation remains low, despite an increase in September 2026. The drivers of the September inflation were plant […]