Truck Diesel Fuel & AdBlue Long-Haul Calculator
Calculate commercial diesel fuel consumption, AdBlue costs, and ATO Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) rebates.
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Trip diesel cost is distance multiplied by consumption and the pump price, less any fuel tax credit you can claim. An 880 km run at 52 L/100 km burns 880 × 0.52 = 457.6 L, which at $1.95 per litre costs about $892. At a fuel tax credit of 20.8 cents per litre the credit is 457.6 × 0.208 = about $95, so the net fuel cost is roughly $797. Fuel tax credits are available for eligible businesses using fuel in heavy vehicles on public roads and in other qualifying activities, and the rate is indexed twice a year, so check the current rate and your eligibility with the ATO. AdBlue is an extra running cost for most modern diesels.
- Enter Haul Distance (km): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Fuel Consumption (L/100km): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Diesel Pump Price ($/Litre): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter AdBlue DEF Price ($/Litre): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Total Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Freight Payload (Tonnes): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter ATO Fuel Tax Credit Rebate (cents/L): Input your target parameter value.
- Apply Formula: Calculate using
Net Cost = (Litres × Diesel Price + AdBlue Cost) - (Litres × ATO Rebate / 100). - Review Results: View exact computed answers, metrics, and worked mathematical proofs.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the average fuel consumption of a B-Double in Australia?
A loaded B-Double (approx. 62.5 tonnes GCM) typically consumes between 50 and 58 Litres per 100 km (1.7 to 2.0 km/L) depending on terrain and wind.
How do ATO Fuel Tax Credits work for heavy vehicles?
Businesses operating vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes can claim an excise rebate (approx. 20.8 cents per litre for public roads) on their quarterly BAS.
How much AdBlue does a modern Euro 6 truck use?
Euro 5 and Euro 6 heavy diesel engines consume AdBlue at a rate of 3% to 5% of diesel fuel burned (e.g. 40 litres of AdBlue for every 1,000 litres of diesel).
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