Cost index for road goods transport, Q0.666666666666666667 2008

The fuel index has increased by 3.2 per cent during the last month. From February 2007 to February 2008 this sub-index has increased by 16.3 per cent.

In February the index for capital costs increased by 1.3 per cent, mainly due to an increase in real interests rates. Over the last 12 months this index, which is composed by depreciation and amortization, interest costs and annual fee, has increased by 4.3 per cent.

The wage index has increased by 1.0 per cent during the last month. Over the last 12 months this index increased by 5.6 per cent.

The other sub-indices show no or small changes over the last month.

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100