Fuel Levy Policy
A Clear, Transparent Levy That Moves With the Diesel Price, Both Up and Down
Diesel is one of the largest running costs of any coach, and its price moves constantly. Rather than guess a fuel price and lock it into your quote, which would mean building in a buffer that stays in the price even when fuel falls, we use a separate, transparent fuel levy. Your base fare stays stable, and a clearly stated levy adjusts with the diesel price at the time of travel.
This page explains exactly how our fuel levy works, in plain terms, with the full table, worked examples and a simple chart. There is nothing hidden: the levy is always shown as its own line on your quote, it rises when diesel rises, and, just as importantly, it falls when diesel falls. Request a quote and you will see it set out clearly.
⛽ Base $1.70/L = 0% | +5% for Every 40c Above | Rises & Falls With Diesel
How It Works, in One Line
Our fuel levy starts from a diesel base rate of $1.70 per litre, at which the levy is zero. For every 40 cents the diesel price rises above that base, the levy increases by 5%, applied to your base fare. When diesel sits at or below $1.70 per litre, there is no levy at all.
A quick example: if diesel is sitting at $2.55 per litre, that is 85 cents above the $1.70 base, which is two complete 40-cent steps, so the fuel levy would be 10%. Find the current diesel price in the table below to see the levy that applies to your trip.
The Fuel Levy Table
The levy is set in clear steps. Find the current diesel price in the table below to see the levy that applies. Because it is banded, the levy only changes when the diesel price crosses into the next step, which keeps things simple and predictable.
| Diesel Price Per Litre | Fuel Levy Applied |
|---|---|
| At or below $1.70 (base rate) | 0% (no levy) |
| $1.70 to $2.09 | 0% |
| $2.10 to $2.49 | 5% |
| $2.50 to $2.89 | 10% |
| $2.90 to $3.29 | 15% |
| $3.30 to $3.69 | 20% |
| $3.70 to $4.09 | 25% |
| $4.10 to $4.49 | 30% |
| $4.50 to $4.89 | 35% |
| $4.90 and above | 40%+ |
The levy continues to rise by 5% for every further 40 cents. The levy is applied to the base fare and shown as a separate line on your quote and invoice.
See It on a Chart
The levy rises in clear, even steps as the diesel price climbs. Each step is 40 cents wide and adds another 5%. The chart below shows exactly how it works.
A Worked Example
The levy is always applied to your base fare, so the maths is simple. Say your base fare for a trip is $1,000. Here is what the levy adds at different diesel prices.
| Diesel Price | Levy | Levy on $1,000 | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.70 (base) | 0% | $0 | $1,000 |
| $2.10 | 5% | $50 | $1,050 |
| $2.50 | 10% | $100 | $1,100 |
| $2.90 | 15% | $150 | $1,150 |
| $3.30 | 20% | $200 | $1,200 |
Why We Use a Fuel Levy
A separate fuel levy is the fairest and most transparent way to handle a cost that neither of us can control. Here is why it works in your favour.
| It keeps your base fare stable | We do not have to inflate the base fare to protect ourselves against fuel spikes. The fare stays lean, and only the levy moves. |
| It works both ways | This is the key point. If diesel falls before your trip, the levy falls with it, and the saving is yours. A buffer baked into a base fare would never give that back. |
| It is fully transparent | The levy is a clear percentage from a published table, shown as its own line. You can check it against the diesel price yourself at any time. |
| It is predictable | Because it moves in clear 40-cent steps rather than reacting to every cent, you always know where you stand and what the next step is. |
Common Questions
| When is the levy set? | The levy is based on the diesel price around the time of travel, so it reflects the real fuel cost of your trip. |
| What is the levy applied to? | The base fare for your trip. It is shown as a separate, clearly labelled line on your quote and invoice. |
| Can the levy be zero? | Yes. If diesel is at or below the $1.70 base rate, there is no fuel levy at all. |
| Does the levy ever go down? | Yes. It falls step by step as diesel falls, exactly as it rises. It is not a one-way charge. |
| Which diesel price do you use? | We use a recognised diesel price benchmark. If you would like to know the exact figure applied to your quote, just ask and we will tell you. |
See Your Fuel Levy Clearly on Every Quote
Request a quote and we will show your base fare and fuel levy as separate, transparent lines, no surprises.
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