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September 19, 2023

Construction materials index spikes on huge jump in diesel prices

By JOURNAL STAFF

The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 1.1% from July to August, driven by an extreme jump in diesel fuel costs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

The producer price index for diesel fuel, which covers the selling price at the terminal rack or refinery, soared 34.6% from mid-July to mid-August, the largest one-month jump since 1990.


 
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