Updated 16th September 2026, 12.36pm
Temporary Fuel Surcharge Update
Due to the recent changes in the price of diesel, we will be increasing our temporary fuel surcharge for Certified Ready-Mix and Firth Masonry products and deliveries, effective from Monday 21st September 2026.
Based on the current diesel pump price, our fuel surcharge for Firth Masonry deliveries will be $4.75 per pallet. The fuel surcharge on Certified Concrete will be $7.20 per m3. These surcharges will be applicable nationwide.
The temporary fuel surcharge for Dricon (North Island) increase to $3.65 per pallet. The temporary fuel surcharge of $12.90 per pallet remains unchanged for orders of Dricon for the South Island.
Current Fuel Surcharges are:
- $4.75 per pallet for Firth Masonry deliveries.
- $7.20 per m³ for Certified Concrete.
- $3.65 per pallet for North Island Dricon deliveries.
- $12.90 per pallet for South Island Dricon deliveries.
What does this mean for you?
- The fuel surcharge will be applied as a separate line on invoices.
- The surcharge is variable and may increase or decrease over time, in line with movements in the price of fuel. We’ll be using the National retail diesel price, verified by Envisory published weekly.
- Any changes to be applied on a Monday.
National Certified Fuel Surcharge (now including Central Otago)
Based on the current diesel pump price, our fuel surcharge will be increasing from the 21st of September 2026 at $7.20 per m³ for certified concrete. The below table gives you an idea of how the surcharge will work based on National diesel pump pricing (published by Envisory), to allow you to plan as best as possible whilst we navigate this situation.
