Cost index for road goods transport, Q1.666666666666666667 2003

The recent development in oil prices has led the fuel index, which is based on actual diesel prices 15 May, to decrease by 5.0 per cent from April to May. In the last 12 months the fuel index has decreased by 2.0 per cent.

Increased wages

The wage index has increased by 1.2 per cent in the last month. From May 2002 to May 2003 wages have increased by 5.3 per cent for employees in road goods transport.

Rise in repair and service costs

The sub-index for repair and service costs increased by 1.0 per cent form April to May. In the last 12 months this index has increased by 4.3 per cent.

Increased administration costs

The index for administration costs increased by 0.5 per cent last month. From May 2002 to May 2003 administration costs have increased by 3.4 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100