About Fuel Levy Pass

Free calculators for working out fuel levies in road transport, with the working shown so both sides can check the figures.

Why it exists

Diesel has risen a long way since early March 2026. The Fair Work Commission's fuel cost recovery order asks businesses in road transport chains to adjust rates so the people doing the work recover the higher cost of fuel. In practice, businesses work out fuel levies in different ways, and the answers can differ several times over. Claims get rejected, and drivers, subcontractors and the businesses in between end up arguing about the sums.

Fuel Levy Pass does the sums the same way every time, from published prices, and shows every step. A figure that comes with its working is easier to agree on.

Who it's for

• Businesses that pay subcontractors and are paid by clients, such as plant hire agencies, civil and waste contractors and freight businesses: what to pay down and what to claim up, each month.
• Owner-drivers: a quick sum and a one-page statement for the customer.
• Businesses that receive claims, such as councils and head contractors: re-work a claim and see where it differs.

How it's run

Fuel Levy Pass is run by a small Australian business. It isn't connected with the Fair Work Commission, the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Australian Institute of Petroleum or any government. The calculators are free, need no account, and keep what you type on your own device.

Ideas, corrections and questions are welcome: get in touch.