asked the Taoiseach the percentage increase in the price of solid fuel since 1st November, 1968.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Solid Fuel Prices.
1.
The percentage increases in the price of solid fuels between mid-November, 1968 and mid-August, 1971 as ascertained from the price data collected for the calculation of the Consumer Price Index numbers were:
|
per cent |
|
|
Coal—best quality |
39.3 |
|
Coal—medium quality |
26.1 |
|
Turf briquettes |
16.7 |
|
Turf, other than briquettes |
13.0 |
|
Firewood blocks |
17.0 |