Forecasts
FTA's economics experts prepare, for the benefit of subscribers to the cost information service, an annual prediction of likely movements in vehicle operating costs and fuel prices. This section also includes a brief overview of the UK's economic position, in a format which is relevant to the commercial vehicle operator as well as to the buyer of transport services
Contents
1. Summary of the cost forecast to Q4 2007
1.1 Standing costs
1.2 Running costs
1.3 Driver costs
1.4 Overheads
2. Overall economic trends - update
2.1 Prospects for the UK economy
2.2 Prices and earnings forecast
2.3 Fuel prices
3. Explanatory notes
