Cost index for road goods transport, Q3.666666666666666667 2003

The wage index has increased by 2.3 per cent from October to November. Over the last 12 months wages have increased by 5.5 per cent for employees in road goods transport.

Rise in diesel prices

The fuel index has increased by 1.0 per cent from October to November. Over the last 12 months this sub-index has increased by 2.4 per cent. The fuel index is based on actual diesel prices collected from a representative selection of dealers across the country on the 15th of every month.

Increased administration costs

The administration costs increased by 1.2 per cent from October to November. From November 2002 to November 2003 this index has increased by 3.1 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100