Construction Input Costs Rise Again in September as Metals, Diesel and Concrete Products Drive Year-Over-Year Increases

December 01, 2025

The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.2 percent in September and 3.2 percent from September 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials said the latest figures underscore how cost pressures are resurfacing for contractors even as overall demand in several private-sector construction segments remains muted.

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