Saudi construction cost growth remains subdued at 0.2% in May: GASTAT

article author: Arab News Author: Mon, 2026-06-22 11: 06 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Construction Cost Index edged up 0. 2 percent in May from the previous month, reflecting relatively stable pricing across the Kingdom’s building sector, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the index was 2. 6 percent higher than a year earlier, driven by increased equipment rental, labor, and energy costs in both the residential and non-residential sectors. Main category: Business & Economy Tags: Saudi construction Construction Cost Index

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