Nonwage costs for U.S. manufacturers, which include the costs of energy to do business, have increased from 22.4% to 31.7% in the past three years, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reported last week. Between 2002 and 2004, it said domestic natural gas costs alone rose 59% to $39.3 billion.
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NAM Says Higher Energy Costs Put U.S. at Disadvantage
Nonwage costs for U.S. manufacturers, which include the costs of energy to do business, increased from 22.4% to 31.7% since 2003, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reported in a new study. Between 2002 and 2004, it said domestic natural gas costs alone rose 59% to $39.3 billion.
September 28, 2006
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