Fuel blends

You can claim fuel tax credits for fuel blends. The rate you can claim depends on the amount of biodiesel or fuel ethanol in each blend.

From 1 July 2016, increased excise duty rates took effect for biodiesel and fuel ethanol manufactured in Australia.

Find out about:

• Common blends
• Other fuel blends
• Blends used for heavy vehicles travelling on public roads
• Definitions

Common blends

There are two common fuel blends, diesel and petrol blends.

Diesel blends

Blends of biodiesel and diesel with 20% or less biodiesel (for example B5 or B20), are considered to be 100% diesel and you can claim fuel tax credits at the diesel rate on the entire amount.

Petrol blends

Blends of fuel ethanol and petrol with 10% or less ethanol (for example E10) are considered to be 100% petrol and you can claim fuel tax credits at the petrol rate on the entire amount.

See also:

• Fuel tax credit rates