Cost index for road goods transport, Q2.666666666666666667 2008

The fuel index decreased by 5.7 per cent during the last month. From August 2007 to August 2008 this sub-index has, however, increased by 24.7 per cent.

Increased in capital costs

The sub-index for capital increased by 0.4 per cent last month, mainly due to a reduction in real interests rates. Over the last 12 months this index, which is composed by depreciation and amortization, interest costs and annual fees, has increased by 5.1 per cent.

Increase in tyre prices

The tyre index increased by 0.4 per cent the last month. Over the last 12 months this sub-index has grown by 4.0 per cent.

Increase in wage index

The wage index has increased by 0.4 per cent during the last month. Over the last 12 months this index increased by 4.0 per cent.

Increased administration costs

The administration costs increased by 0.2 per cent from July to August. Over the last 12 months this sub-index has increased by 3.1 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100