APRIL 2005 PRICE INDEXES
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Year |
Nitrogen |
Potash and Phosphate |
Diesel |
Supplies and Repairs |
Wage Rates |
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1996 |
133 |
108 |
100 |
115 |
117 |
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1997 |
129 |
109 |
100 |
118 |
123 |
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1998 |
108 |
114 |
78 |
119 |
129 |
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1999 |
93 |
116 |
88 |
121 |
135 |
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2000 |
113 |
109 |
136 |
124 |
140 |
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2001 |
143 |
108 |
119 |
128 |
146 |
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2002 |
111 |
106 |
110 |
131 |
153 |
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2003 |
141 |
109 |
136 |
134 |
157 |
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2004 |
162 |
128 |
162 |
137 |
161 |
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2005 |
181 |
153 |
205 |
139 |
169 |
The indexes reflect the costs of inputs in April of this year (the most current figures) compared to 13-15 years ago. In other words, the 181 index for Nitrogen means that it costs 81% more than during the 1990-92 period.