Domestic Fuel Adjustment
Fuel Adjustment Factor
| Month | FAF % |
| June 2013 | 5.2% |
| May 2013 | 5.9% |
| April 2013 | 5.7% |
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March 2013 5.8% February 2013 5.7% January 2013 5.7% December 2012 6.0% November 2012 6.2% October 2012 5.7% September 2012 5.0% August 2012 5.2% July 2012 6.1% June 2012 6.1% May 2012 6.0% April 2012 5.6% March 2012 6.2% February 2012 6.3% January 2012 5.6% December 2011 5.1% November 2011 5.0% October 2011 4.8% September 2011 5.2% August 2011 5.4% July 2011 3.7% June 2011 4.4% May 2011 3.5% April 2011 1.7% March 2011 1.2% February 2011 0.8% January 2011 0.1% December 2010 0.0% November 2010 0.0% October 2010 0.0% September 2010 0.0% August 2010 0.0% July 2010 0.6% June 2010 0.0% May 2010 0.0% April 2010 0.0% March 2010 0.0% February 2010 0.0% January 2010 0.0% December 2009 0.0% November 2009 0.0% October 2009 0.0% September 2009 0.0% August 2009 0.0% July 2009 0.0% June 2009 0.0% May 2009 0.0% April 2009 0.0% March 2009 0.0% February 2009 0.3% January 2009 1.2% December 2008 3.6% November 2008 4.2% October 2008 6.0% September 2008 6.6% August 2008 5.4% July 2008 3.6% June 2008 2.1%
This section relates to the domestic FAF only. Visit our International Fuel Adjustment page for information on the international FAF.
Domestic Fuel Adjustment Factor Table
| Diesel Price | FAF % increase |
| up to $0.95 | 0.00% |
| $0.96 | 0.1% |
| $0.97 | 0.2% |
| $0.98 | 0.3% |
| $0.99 | 0.4% |
| $1.00 | 0.5% |
| $1.01 | 0.6% |
| $1.02 | 0.7% |
| $1.03 | 0.8% |
| $1.04 | 0.9% |
| $1.05 | 1.0% |
| $1.06 | 1.1% |
| $1.07 | 1.2% |
| $1.08 | 1.3% |
| $1.09 | 1.4% |
| $1.10 | 1.5% |
| $1.11 | 1.6% |
| $1.12 | 1.7% |
| $1.13 | 1.8% |
| $1.14 | 1.9% |
| $1.15 | 2.0% |
| $1.16 | 2.1% |
| $1.17 | 2.2% |
| $1.18 | 2.3% |
| $1.19 | 2.4% |
| $1.20 | 2.5% |
| $1.21 | 2.6% |
| $1.22 | 2.7% |
| $1.23 | 2.8% |
| $1.24 | 2.9% |
| $1.25 | 3.0% |
Domestic Fuel Adjustment Factor FAQ
- What is a Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF)?
- How much will the FAF cost me?
- How will this impact my business?
- Will I be notified of each increase?
- How does Emissions Trading Scheme impact FAF?
- What is the "base rate" at which I will be charged FAF?
What is a Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF)?
The Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) is a charge that is applied to both Domestic and International Courier Services to off-set the current fuel volatility. The total price you pay for a courier product/service will comprise of two components – the base price and the fuel adjustment factor. Multiplying the base price by the fuel adjustment factor will give the total price.
This section of the website provides information about our FAF and the current FAF rate for domestic services. For more information about our FAF and the current FAF rate for International Services please visit our International Fuel Adjustment page.
Back to topHow much will the FAF cost me?
The FAF will be calculated on the first day of each month and will be based on the average diesel price from two months earlier. By using this mechanism, we can:
- Provide transparency for customers to see how it is calculated
- Take into account any shifts in the price of fuel that impact significantly on the price of moving courier items
How will this impact my business?
We will be using a base rate of $0.95 (diesel pump price including GST) for domestic courier services.
Every 1c movement above $0.95, in the average pump price*, will result in a 0.1% increase in our pricing. FAF will be rounded up to the nearest cent; this is updated monthly and will be automatically adjusted on your invoice.
The rates for our Fuel Adjustment Factor will be recalculated on a monthly basis.
Nationally and globally, the courier and transportation markets have seen massive increases in fuel prices. In the past, Post Haste Couriers has tried hard to absorb these costs, minimising the impact on our customers. Unfortunately prices have come to a level where we must follow other transport operators in implementing a "fuel surcharge" system. If road user charges continue to increase we may look to incorporate this into our FAF methodology at a future date.
*Average diesel price as published by the Ministry of Economic Development – we will calculate the FAF for any given month using the average diesel prices from two months earlier. Back to topWill I be notified of each increase?
Our website will be updated each month detailing the increase/decrease for that month. You can find this page in our Useful Information section.
Back to topHow does Emissions Trading Scheme impact FAF?
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is part of the Government’s primary response to global climate change. Effective 1st July 2010 an additional tax will be applied to fuel, and passed on through the pump price. For more information on the ETS visit www.climatechange.govt.nz/emissions-trading-scheme.
Back to topWhat is the "base rate" at which I will be charged FAF?
The FAF base rate as of 1st August 2011 is $0.95.
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