The general index recorded a 2.9% year-on-year increase in July 2025, compared to a 5.4% rise in the same month of 2024. This trend suggests that, while upward price pressures persist, the intensity of inflationary movements is gradually easing.
On the materials front, the biggest price increases were recorded in:
- Electricity, with a striking rise of +18.9%,
- Radiators (+6.8%),
- Plastic piping (+6.4%),
- Copper conduits (+5.1%), and
- Aluminum frames (+4.7%).
Conversely, there were price declines in certain categories, helping to partially offset the overall index increase — notably reinforcement steel (-1.4%) and diesel fuel (-5.0%).
On a monthly basis, the general construction cost index posted a marginal increase of 0.3% compared to June 2025, confirming a trend of gradual stabilization. However, energy products, particularly electricity (+5.7%) and diesel (+2.0%), continue to drive short-term fluctuations.
This situation highlights that, despite a degree of normalization, construction costs remain heavily influenced by energy price volatility and specific material increases, making this a critical factor for the sector moving forward.
