Cost index for road goods transport, Q4 2002

The fuel index increased by 2.1 per cent last month. From December 2001 to December 2002 this index has increased by 2.5 per cent.

Increased tyre prices

The tyre index increased by 0.5 per cent compared with last month. In the last 12 months this index has increased by 3.4 per cent.

Increased administration costs

The administration cost index has increased by 3.9 per cent from December 2001 to December 2002. In the last month this index has increased by 0.1 per cent.

Decrease in capital costs

The index for capital costs decreased by 0.6 per cent last month, mainly due to a decrease in real interest rates. In the last 12 months this index has decreased by 0.7 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100