Cost index for road goods transport, Q1.666666666666666667 2011

The total cost index for road goods transport increased by 0.1 per cent last month. In the last twelve months, total costs increased by 5.3 per cent.

Decline in fuel prices

The fuel index decreased by 2.5 per cent during the last month. From May 2010 to May 2011, this sub-index increased by 10.8 per cent.

Higher prices for tyres

The tyre index rose by 3.1 per cent from April to May due to price adjustments by some suppliers. Over the last twelve months this sub-index has increased by 10.6 per cent.

Increased capital costs

From April to May 2011, the index for capital costs increased by 0.9 per cent. Over the last twelve months, this index has increased by 1.3 per cent.

Increase in wage index

The wage index increased by 0.9 per cent during the last month. Over the last twelve months this index has increased by 4.5 per cent.

Higher administrative costs

Administration costs increased by 0.7 per cent last month. Over the last twelve months this sub-index has increased by 3.6 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Total cost indices for road goods transport. January 2009=100
• Table 2 Total cost indices for road goods transport without ferry costs and road tolls. January 2009=100