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Understand your fuel exposure
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Fuel cost impact calculator
Two steps. See the potential additional fuel cost for your business, then see your biggest controllable opportunity.
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Your fuel cost exposureDiesel price — before and now
Not sure? AIP national average diesel for week ending 6 March 2026 was $1.86/L
Check your last receipt, or use $3.20 (Sydney average late March 2026). Note: 26.3c/L govt excise cut effective 1 April — prices may be slightly lower now
From your accounts or last invoice
Other annual figures
Total wages, salaries & on-costs
Fuel levy / supplier surcharge
Moshie has seen 25–30% on recent client invoices. Check a delivery invoice for a "fuel levy", "freight surcharge" or "energy surcharge" line. Default 25% if unsure.
The fuel levy is a surcharge added directly to your invoices by your suppliers or transport companies to recover their own increased cost of fuel.
This is separate from two other impacts:
— The direct cost of diesel you buy yourself
— The increased cost of producing and supplying inputs like fertiliser and chemicals
The levy is the delivery and transport charge your suppliers are passing on — not the cost of making the goods.
How to find yours: Compare a recent invoice to one from 6–12 months ago. Look for new line items on delivery and freight charges.
This is separate from two other impacts:
— The direct cost of diesel you buy yourself
— The increased cost of producing and supplying inputs like fertiliser and chemicals
The levy is the delivery and transport charge your suppliers are passing on — not the cost of making the goods.
How to find yours: Compare a recent invoice to one from 6–12 months ago. Look for new line items on delivery and freight charges.
Potential additional fuel cost for your business
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per month
Monthly increase
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additional per month
Cost increase on last year
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vs previous fuel & input costs
Previous annual cost
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fuel & inputs last year
If this increase carries on for a full year, the annual view shows the total impact. The monthly view shows what hits your P&L each month.
Annual view
Monthly view
| Where the hit comes from | Previous (annual) | New normal (annual) | Increase |
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This model calculates your cost increase based on 12 months of figures. If your actual costs last year match what you've entered, it would not be unreasonable to expect costs to increase by approximately this percentage this year — though contract terms, supplier relationships, volume changes and fixed-price arrangements will also affect your final position.
On apportionment: Consider what proportion of your total cost base these costs represent, and whether a modest price adjustment to customers could cover part of the increase. This is illustrative only. Moshie recommends speaking with a business advisor before making any pricing changes.
On apportionment: Consider what proportion of your total cost base these costs represent, and whether a modest price adjustment to customers could cover part of the increase. This is illustrative only. Moshie recommends speaking with a business advisor before making any pricing changes.
Supplier pass-through is the increased cost of producing and supplying inputs — separate from the cost of delivering them (the levy above).
When fuel prices rise, suppliers face higher energy costs in manufacturing and production. These get passed on through higher prices on the goods themselves.
The 10% figure is a conservative estimate. Your actual rate depends on your supplier mix and any fixed-price contracts you hold.
When fuel prices rise, suppliers face higher energy costs in manufacturing and production. These get passed on through higher prices on the goods themselves.
The 10% figure is a conservative estimate. Your actual rate depends on your supplier mix and any fixed-price contracts you hold.
Model limitations
- This model is based on diesel fuel only. Businesses using unleaded petrol or a mixed fleet will have different actual costs.
- The model assumes revenue and expenses are consistent across 12 months. Seasonal businesses may see materially different results.
- The 10% supplier pass-through rate is a conservative industry estimate. Your actual rate will vary.
- The fuel levy percentage is self-reported. The 25% default is based on Moshie client observations and is not independently verified.
- Operational waste percentages are illustrative benchmarks not specific to your business.
- Labour inefficiency estimates are indicative only and should not be relied upon for employment decisions without professional advice.
- This model does not account for fuel tax credits. Consult your accountant to determine whether you qualify.
- The temporary fuel excise cut of 26.3c/L effective 1 April 2026 is not factored into the new normal modelling.
- This tool is for illustrative and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, operational or legal advice.
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This tool does not constitute professional advice of any kind. No advisory relationship is created by its use. By using this tool, you acknowledge these limitations and assume full responsibility for any decisions made in reliance on the outputs. Moshie Australia Pty Ltd accepts no liability for decisions made purely on the basis of this tool.
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