Change in Producer Prices for Construction vs. Consumer Prices, 2003 - 2008 (December 2003 = 100)

Source: BLS (CPI, PPI)

Oct. 2008

Change in Producer Prices for Construction Segments, 2003 - 2008 (December 2003 = 100)

Source: BLS (CPI, PPI)

Oct. 2008

Change in Producer Prices for Major Construction Inputs, 2003 - 2008 (December 2003 = 100)

Source: BLS (CPI, PPI)

Oct. 2008

Producer Price Indexes, 2007 vs. 2008

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No. 2 Diesel FuelChange from 10/07-10/08: 13%

Steel Mill ProductsChange from 10/07-10/08: 34.3%

Asphalt Paving Mixtures & BlocksChange from 10/07-10/08: 46%

Source: BLS

Producer Price Indexes, 2007 vs. 2008

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Gypsum ProductsChange from 10/07-10/08: 4.3%

Lumber and PlywoodChange from 10/07-10/08: -5.8%

Concrete ProductsChange from 10/07-10/08: 4.1%

Copper & Brass Mill ShapesChange from 10/07-10/08: -13.5%