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Economic Indicators: April 2026

This article was originally posted on Chemical Engineering Online.
Summary
Chemical Engineering’s April 2026 update reports that the preliminary CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for January 2026 rose slightly from the prior month, indicating inflationary pressures are still present. The uptick was driven by increases in equipment costs and other CEPCI components.

How are you adjusting project budgets or procurement plans in response to continued cost pressures early in 2026?

The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for January 2026 (most recent available) rose slightly compared to the previous month’s value. The first data from 2026 seem to indicate that inflationary pressures are still being felt. The small uptick in the January CEPCI was a result of increases in the Equipment and  […]

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