Amazon announced April 2 that it will add a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to Fulfillment by Amazon fees starting April 17, citing elevated energy and transportation costs driven by the Iran conflict's disruption of global oil markets, with Amazon describing the levy as 'meaningfully lower' than surcharges applied by other major carriers, according to CNBC. UPS and FedEx have both raised their own fuel surcharges in recent weeks, establishing a freight-industry-wide pattern that provides documented market support for operators seeking to justify their own surcharge increases.
Operator takeaway
When Amazon, UPS, and FedEx are all adding written fuel surcharges simultaneously, you have industry-wide documentation to support your own — if your service agreements lack a written surcharge clause, update them before your next motor club renewal or contract cycle.