Fuel prices up to two thirds of operating costs for some transport operators

Fuel prices become two thirds of operating costs

Image: M.Perfectti/stock.adobe.com Despite the heavy vehicle road user charge being reduced to zero for the next three months, Australia’s fuel crisis continues to hit truck drivers hard across the nation. For some in the industry, fuel went up 81 per cent in March resulting in fuel expenses making up two thirds of operating costs, up from one third before the crisis. Western Australia truck driver and founder of Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Grou…

Fuel prices up to two thirds of operating costs for some transport operators

Heather Jones says savings are disappearing fast, as fuel prices surge. Image: HHTS For Heather Jones, truck driver and Founder of Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Group based in Karratha, Western Australia, the impact of Australia’s fuel crisis has been immediate and relentless. Transport operators are being hit hard despite the heavy vehicle road user charge being reduced to zero for the next three months. For some in the industry, fuel went up 81 …