Check a fuel levy claim

For whoever receives a fuel levy claim: re-work it up to three ways, see which method it matches and where it differs, and get a list of questions to ask the business that sent it.

1The claim

Who sent it (optional)

Amount claimed ($, excluding GST)If the claim adds GST on top, use the amount before GST.

Work is paid by the

Hours the claim covers

Month the claim coversUsed to fill in the diesel price.

2Diesel prices

Nearest city

Diesel price on 6 March 2026 (c/L, incl. GST)

Diesel price for the claim period (c/L, incl. GST)

3What you know about the work

Fill in what you have. Each method needs different figures, and any you leave blank are skipped.

Truck

Fuel use (litres per hour)

Rate as at 6 March ($ per hour, excl. GST)Needed for the fuel-share and whole-rate methods.

Fuel share of the rate (%)If you've agreed one or know it. Leave blank otherwise.

Portion the claim applies the price change to ($ per hour)Only if the claim names one, as some council forms ask.

4Result

Amount claimed: —

Method	Per unit	Worked out here	Claim minus this	Match