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Breakdown of the Additional Operational Costs

The real cost of fuel extends far beyond pump prices. Traditional fuel management solutions carry hidden operational expenses that significantly impact your bottom line.
 
The scenarios below reveal the complete financial picture through two real-world examples, exposing additional costs that many fleet operators overlook.
 
About These Figures: While illustrative, these scenarios are based on industry benchmarks and real data from fleet operators using our solution. Your actual savings will vary based on your fleet’s unique fuel consumption, site logistics, and operational patterns. Our estimated savings are grounded in documented results from operators who’ve made the switch to APW2U.

⚠️ Scenario 1: Fuel Card Users

Meet Sarah, Fleet Manager at a mid-sized logistics company operating 50 vehicles with 1.56 million litres annual consumption

Current Situation:

  • • Shell Card average pump price: $1.88/L
  • • With 6c discount: $1.82/L
  • • Annual fuel cost: $2,839,200

Additional Operating Costs:

$74,000
annually
⚠️ Emergency Refuelling / Off-route
$7,000

When drivers run low on fuel away from preferred stations, forced to use expensive highway service stations with 15-20% price premium and lost productivity from route deviations.

🧮 Admin Reconciliation
$50,000

2 full-time staff members processing fuel card transactions, monthly reconciliation of receipts and statements, dispute resolution and fraud monitoring.

⚠️ Fuel Misuse/Theft
$2,000

Unauthorized personal use of fuel cards, card sharing between drivers, fuel theft through card skimming or PIN sharing, and monitoring costs.

🚛 Lower Maintenance from Cleaner Fuel
$15,000

Standard diesel quality leads to more frequent maintenance, engine deposits, injector cleaning, reduced fuel efficiency, and higher long-term vehicle maintenance costs.

Total Annual Cost with Fuel Cards: $2,913,200

🏢 Scenario 2: Bulk Buyers

Meet David, Operations Director at a construction company with large fleet and on-site fuel storage, 1.56 million litres annually

Current Situation:

  • • Bulk fuel price: $1.65/L ($1.63/L + $0.02 delivery)
  • • Annual fuel cost: $2,574,000

Additional Operating Costs:

$143,400
annually
🏢 CapEx
$40,000/year

$200,000 investment in tanks, pumps, and setup over 5 years. Storage tank installation, compliance infrastructure, fuel management systems, and safety equipment.

✅ Insurance
$8,400/year

Environmental liability insurance, storage tank coverage, increased general liability premiums, and pollution contamination coverage.

🧮 Admin Labour
$50,000/year

Dedicated staff for fuel inventory management, compliance reporting, delivery scheduling, and quality testing and monitoring.

📉 Inefficient Buying
$45,000/year

Market timing risks, minimum order quantities leading to over-purchasing, storage losses through evaporation, and seasonal demand fluctuations.

Total Annual Cost with Bulk Buying: $2,717,400

✅ APW2U On-Site Solution

Consistent, transparent pricing with no hidden costs

$2,658,240
Total Annual Cost
Premium Diesel Gold® at $1.704/L (AIP TGP* + 4 cents)
$0
Additional Operating Costs
No administrative burden or infrastructure investment
$254,960
Annual Savings
vs Fuel Cards