ATO Australian Taxation Office : Rates - business

Fuel tax credit rates change regularly. They also vary depending on when you acquire the fuel, what fuel you use and the activity you use it for.

Fuel tax credit rates are indexed twice a year, in February and August, in line with the consumer price index (CPI). The CPI is released towards the end of January and July, five days before the rates are changed. Fuel tax credit rates will be updated as soon as they become available.

Rates may also change for fuel used in a heavy vehicle for travelling on public roads. This is due to changes to the road user charge which is reviewed annually.

From 1 August 2015, fuel tax credit rates increased in line with the CPI.

From 1 July 2015, rates increased for transport gaseous fuels used in off-road activities, including gaseous fuel used in auxiliary equipment of a heavy vehicle. There was no change to the rate for heavy vehicles travelling on public roads.

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You can use the Fuel tax credit calculator or the ATO app to work out your fuel tax credits and get your claim right.

Calculate your fuel tax credits claimThis information outlines changes to fuel tax credit rates and links you to the rates for each financial year.