Cost index for road goods transport, Q3.333333333333333333 2010

The fuel index increased by 2.0 per cent during the last month. From September 2009 to October 2010 this sub-index has increased by 11.8 per cent.

Decreased capital costs

From September 2010 to October 2010 the index for capital costs decreased by 1.0 per cent. Over the last twelve months, this index (which is composed of depreciation and amortisation, interest costs and annual fees) has decreased by 1.4 per cent.

Increased tyre index

The tyre index increased by 0.6 per cent last month. Over the last twelve months this sub-index has increased by 3.4 per cent.

Increase in repair and service costs

The sub-index for repair and service costs increased by 0.2 per cent from September to October. Over the last twelve months this index has increased by 2.9 per cent.

Modest decrease in administration costs

The administration costs decreased by 0.2 per cent last month. Over the last twelve months this sub-index has increased 1.5 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