Fuel Tax Refunds for NZ Farmers

Did you know you can claim back tax on off-road petrol in New Zealand?
If your vehicles, quads, pumps or generators run on petrol (not diesel) for farm jobs, you’re entitled to a fuel tax refund.*

Most rural businesses don’t even realise how much they’ve overpaid — or how easy it is to get it back.

*You need to fill out the form and discuss with NZ Petrol Refunds to confirm your situation.

Farm woman checking petrol refund savings for New Zealand rural business

How Fuel Tax Refunds Work in NZ

Fuel prices are climbing, and every cent counts. The good news? If your vehicles aren’t on public roads, that excise tax on petrol or diesel can be refunded.
That means less money wasted, more money back in your farm account.

Rural vehicle running on petrol eligible for off-road fuel refund in NZ

Why Use NZ Petrol Refunds?

Because who has time for paperwork when there is on-farm jobs to be done?
NZ Petrol Refunds handle the forms, the claims, the compliance. You handle the farm. Then you enjoy the refund. Easy.

👉 Get Started Today!
It’s quick, legit and worth it.

“I’ve teamed up with NZ Petrol Refunds to make sure FarmHers like you don’t leave cash at the pump..” – Anthea Rolfe

NZ dairy farmer refuelling quad bike with petrol for fuel tax refund claim

  • Farmers, contractors and rural businesses who use petrol (not diesel) in off-road vehicles or equipment (like quads, vehicles and pumps) can claim back the excise tax portion of that fuel.

  • Only petrol used for non-road purposes qualifies. Diesel is not taxed in this way, so it is not included.

  • It depends on how much off-road petrol you use, but refunds can add up to hundreds or even thousands each year — money most farms can put straight back into running costs.

  • Not when you use NZ Petrol Refunds. They take care of the paperwork and compliance so you can focus on farming. You just see the refund land.