Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO) – Important Update
The Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO) made by the Fair Work Commission, came into effect on 21 April 2026. This Order allows parties within road transport contractual chains (excluding the cash‑in‑transit industry) to adjust their rates so they can recover increased fuel costs.
Some suppliers may therefore apply a fuel‑related price adjustment to their goods or services.
Procurement Australia is actively engaging with suppliers to ensure any increases linked to the RTCCO are substantiated and limited to the actual increased cost of fuel. However, we cannot independently verify whether a supplier’s fuel levy is fully justified or correctly calculated. Any claim that a fuel levy is applied due to the RTCCO is made by the supplier, and as the Order is legally binding, the claim cannot be substantiated by Procurement Australia.
If you have questions about any fuel‑related increases, please contact us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some suppliers are adjusting prices due to rising fuel costs. We are working with them to confirm whether these increases align with the RTCCO and reflect actual fuel‑related expenses.
Procurement Australia will notify members of any supplier price changes. Each member should assess whether the proposed adjustment is suitable for their organisation.
Not necessarily. The RTCCO will be reviewed after one month and then every three months. It will cease once the weekly average national terminal gate price for diesel (as reported by the Australian Institute of Petroleum) falls below $2.00 per litre. We are also seeking confirmation from suppliers that any fuel‑related adjustments will be fully reversed when fuel prices fall.
Different products have different levels of exposure to fuel costs. Suppliers must demonstrate how any increase applies specifically to the products affected.