Cost index for road goods transport, Q1.666666666666666667 2005

Lower diesel prices

The fuel index has decreased by 1.2 per cent the last month. From May 2004 to May 2005 this sub-index increased by 13.8 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 each month.

Increased tyre prices

The tyre index has increased by 2.7 per cent from April to May due to price changes by some suppliers. Over the last 12 months this sub-index has increased by 1.2 per cent.

Rise in ferry costs

The index for ferry costs and road tolls has increased by 0.4 per cent in the last month, mainly due to a rise in the ferry costs. In the last 12 months this index has increased by 5.4 per cent.

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

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100