John Bruton
Question:20 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the percentage change in petrol prices, rail fares and bus fares in the past 15 years. [23485/98]
Written Answers - Transport Costs.
Based on data collected for the compilation of the consumer price index, it is estimated that between August 1983 and September 1998 the average price of petrol increased by 15.8 per cent. Over the same period average rail fares and bus fares increased by 30.8 per cent and 58.9 per cent respectively.