Cost index for road goods transport, Q3.666666666666666667 2002

The fuel index has decreased by 2.2 per cent between October and November, in accordance with the development in oil prices. During the last 12 months this index has decreased by 0.8 per cent.

In the last 12 months the total cost index for road goods transport have risen 3.5 per cent, although diesel prices has decreased in the same period.

Increased wages

The wage index increased by 2.1 per cent from October to November. During the last 12 months this index has increased by 6.5 per cent.

Increased insurance premiums

The insurance cost index increased by 3.2 per cent from October to November. In the last 12 months this index has increased by 10.2 per cent.

Increased administration costs

The administration cost index increased by 1.1 per cent last month, due to the increase in general prices. In the last 12 months this index has increased by 5.2 per cent.

Decrease in capital costs

The index for capital costs decreased by 1.3 per cent last month, due to a decrease in the real interest rates. From November 2001 to November 2002 this index has decreased by 0.1 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100