Fuel levy calculator

Using this calculator

Use this fuel levy calculator to help determine your levy charges and protect your business from fuel price volatility.

There are many ways to calculate your fuel levy. This calculator has been developed to support small trucking operators who may not have contracts in place. If your needs are more complex, please refer to our more detailed fuel levy calculator here.

For more information about how to set your fuel levy and the components involved, please refer to our fuel levy guide here.

Enter your figures Enter your own figures in the yellow fields below. The calculator will update automatically.
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How this works:
Levy % = (Current net price − Base net price) ÷ Base net price × Fuel cost share.
"Net price" removes GST and deducts Fuel Tax Credits (FTC = Excise − RUC).
Your fuel levy These values show what to add to your base rate to recover the fuel increase.
Levy % to apply to base freight rate
Levy ($/km)
Levy (¢/km)
Additional $ on a 100km job
Base freight rate ($/km)
Disclaimer: This tool is a guide only. Please check your contract for terms and confirm excise, RUC and FTC amounts when using the calculator. settings for your circumstances.