Cost index for road goods transport, Q2 2002

For this reason the total cost index for road goods transport did not move last month, although both the sub-index for repair and service costs and the sub-index for capital costs increased.

Between June 2001 and June 2002 the total cost index for road goods transport has increased by 2.0 per cent, while the fuel index has decreased by 10.4 per cent.

Increased repairs and service costs

The sub-index for repair and service costs increased by 1.7 per cent in the last month. Between June 2001 and June 2002 this index has increased by 5.5 per cent.

Increase in capital costs

The index for capital costs increased by 0.8 per cent last month, mainly due to increased interest rates. Over the last 12 months, this index has increased by 1.0 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100