Cost index for road goods transport, Q0.333333333333333333 2010

The fuel index increased by 4.3 per cent during the last month. From January 2009 to January 2010 this sub-index increased by 4.0 per cent.

The insurance cost index increased by 3.6 per cent from December 2009 to January 2010. During the last 12 months this index has increased by 7.7 per cent.

Increased ferry and road toll costs

The sub-index for ferry and road toll costs increased by 0.4 per cent during the last month. Over the last twelve months the sub-index for ferry and road toll costs has increased by 0.5 per cent.

Modest increase in administration costs

The administration costs increased by 0.3 per cent last month. Over the last twelve months this sub-index has increased 3.4 per cent.

Decreased tyre index

The tyre index decreased by 0.9 per cent last month. Over the last twelve months this sub-index has grown by 4.2 per cent.

Decreased capital costs

From December 2009 to January 2010 the index for capital costs decreased by 0.2 per cent. Over the last twelve months, this index (which is composed of depreciation and amortisation, interest costs and annual fees) has decreased by 8.5 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices for road goods transport. January 2009=100
• Table 1 Total cost indices for road goods transport without ferry costs and road tolls. January 2009=100