Cost index for road goods transport, Q0.333333333333333333 2002

The fuel index increased by 1.7 per cent last month. The index is based on actual sales prices from a representative number of suppliers across Norway and will therefore reflect an eventual rise in prices due to the end of freight subsidies on diesel from the 1^{s t} of January.

In the last 12 months, the index has decreased by 11.0 per cent due to lower taxes and the general decrease in oil prices.

Increase in insurance costs

The insurance cost index increased by 3.4 per cent last month. During the last 12 months, the index has increased by 9.6 per cent.

Rise in road tolls

The index for ferry costs and road tolls increased by 1.3 per cent the last month, mainly due to increased road tolls. Since January 2001, this index has increased by 13.6 per cent.

Increase in tyre prices

The tyre index increased by 0.5 per cent compared with last month. During the last 12 months, this index has increased by 2.7 per cent.

Increase in administration costs

The administration cost index increased by 0.4 per cent last month. In the last 12 months, this index has increased by 3.6 per cent.

Decrease in capital costs

The index for capital costs has decreased by 0.7 per cent the last month. During the last 12 months, this index has increased by 0.5 per cent.

The other sub-indices showed little or no change the last month.

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100