Cost index for road goods transport, Q3 2008

The sub-index for capital decreased by 1.3 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 4.2 per cent.

The fuel index decreased by 1.0 per cent during the last month. From September 2007 to September 2008 this sub-index has increased by 22.9 per cent.

The sub-index for repair and service costs increased by 0.2 per cent from August to September. In the last 12 months this index has increased by 6.2 per cent.

The tyre index increased by 0.1 per cent the last month. Over the last 12 months this sub-index has grown by 4.2 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices. January 1998=100