The trucking industry is under growing pressure as fuel prices surge due to the Iran war. For many trucking businesses already operating on razor-thin margins, rising fuel costs are pushing operations to the brink.
The ATA has consistently highlighted the sector’s limited ability to pass on these increases, leaving many operators highly exposed.
The Fair Work Commission held a conference on 25 March 2026 about the fuel price increases.
The ATA’s written submission, lodged on 23 March 2026, informed the commission and interested parties about the use of fuel levies in the industry, our approach to the fuel price crisis and the options for the commission out of the conference.