Cost index for road goods transport, Q0.333333333333333333 2004

Increased tyre prices

The tyre index has increased by 1.7 per cent compared with last month, due to changes in prices by some contractors. In the last 12 months this index has increased by 2.4 per cent.

Higher diesel prices

The fuel index has increased by 1.4 per cent from December 2003 to January 2004. Over the last 12 months this sub-index has decreased by 2.1 per cent. The fuel index is based on actual diesel prices on the 15^{t h} of each month, collected from a representative selection of dealers across the country.

Increase in wages and social costs

The wage index has increased by 0.8 per cent for the last month. From January 2003 to January 2004 this index has increased by 6.4 per cent.

Increased administration costs

The administration costs increased by 0.6 from December 2003 to January 2004. Over the last 12 months this index has increased by 3.4 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100