Increasing diesel fuel prices have continued to hit Australia’s trucking industry despite the government’s fuel excise cut last week in the Federal budget.

Western Roads Federation CEO Cam Dumesny told 6PR Breakfast that his recent haul through the Nullarbor Roadhouse left him filling up at $2.95 per litre.

Mr Dumesny says that although the excise is helping everyday Australians, the country’s backbone is still being affected by the high fuel prices.

“The price of diesel is just astronomical. It hasn’t come down. It’s still sitting up over the $2 mark even in Perth today,” he told Mark Gibson.

“The government, in the Federal budget, brought out the fuel excise cut to help people out a bit, but the net result of that for the Australian Trucking Association is only a net 4.3 cents a litre cut for heavy vehicles.”

The Western Roads Federation boss said it affects drivers right across WA. 

“I’ve got members in just about every segment across WA they’re financially haemorrhaging the input cost for running a transport company is skyrocketing,” he said.

“It’s not just fuel: AdBlue is still over 200% (compared to) pre-crisis levels, tyres are up, maintenance costs are up, spare parts are short, companies are really hurting.”

Press PLAY to hear how diesel prices are affecting truck drivers and the logistics industry.

Not bad $250 for bit over half a tank, bargain price of just $2.95 a litre pic.twitter.com/z5fOo92SZ2

— Cam Dumesny (@WesternRoadsFed) April 1, 2022