Fuel Levy Insights

The unprecedented rise in fuel costs has impacted freight significantly since late February. With margins thin and distances long in the agricultural ingredient supply chain, TFB Trading has chosen to separate out the fuel levy surcharge rather than rebuild base pricing every fortnight. This week, with carrier rates continuing to ease, TFB has chosen to…

The unprecedented sudden rise in fuel costs in Australia, especially diesel, has impacted freight significantly. There are high value, high margin goods where the freight costs can be easily absorbed without unduly impacting profitability. In the agricultural ingredient supply chain, margins are typically very low and the distances often travelled are significant. The use of…

The unprecedented sudden rise in fuel costs in Australia, especially diesel, has impacted freight significantly. There are high value, high margin goods where the freight costs can be easily absorbed without unduly impacting profitability. In the agricultural ingredient supply chain, margins are typically very low and the distances often travelled are significant. The use of…

This week most fuel levies are off again. Keep reading to find out why and what the details are.

Discover the latest changes in fuel levy surcharges as of 20th April 2026.

The latest round of changes are mixed news. Our carriers have decreased or stayed stable whilst one of our suppliers has seen an increase.

Fuel levy surcharges on Australian domestic freight have jumped three times since February 2026. We explore why this is happening.