Average building cost increases by 5.1% in September 2026 -GSS
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The Prime Building Cost Index showed a year-on-year inflation rate of 5.1 percent in September 2026. This is an increase from the 4.6 percent recorded in August 2026. Costs were 0.03% higher than in the previous month. Plant and equipment costs saw a yearly increase of 19.1%.
The year-on-year inflation rate measured by the Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) has increased to 5.1 percent in September 2026 from 4.6 percent in August 2026 By this, building costs were 5.1% higher than a year ago and 0.03% higher than in August 2026. Plant and equipment costs went up 19.1% over the year, […]