Cost index for road goods transport, Q0.666666666666666667 2002

The fuel index has decreased by 1.5 per cent from January to February. During the last 12 months, the index has decreased by 13.6 per cent.

Over the last 12 months, the total cost index for road goods transport has increased by 0.5 per cent. Refuse collectors is the vehicle group that has experienced the highest rise in costs in this period.

Increase in insurance costs

The insurance cost index increased by 1.6 per cent last month. During the last 12 months, the index has increased by 11.3 per cent.

Increase in tyre prices

The tyre index increased by 0.7 per cent compared with last month. During the last 12 months, this index has increased by 3.5 per cent.

Decrease in capital costs

The index for capital costs decreased by 0.6 per cent last month, due to a decline in interest expenses. During the last 12 months, this index has increased by 0.2 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100