Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge for Sellers
Amazon will add a temporary 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to FBA orders in the U.S. and Canada starting April 17 to offset rising fuel and logistics costs.
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Overview
Amazon said it will add a temporary 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to third-party sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon in the U.S. and Canada beginning April 17.
The fee comes as oil and gas prices have surged since the war in Iran started, with the national average for a gallon of gas exceeding $4 at the end of March and Brent futures near $107.35 per barrel.
Amazon said it has absorbed higher costs so far and called the surcharge "meaningfully lower" than levies by other major carriers, while the United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx have also increased fuel surcharges.
Amazon said the surcharge will average about 17 cents per unit in the U.S. and will also apply to Buy with Prime and multi-channel fulfillment starting May 2, and Amazon hosts about 2 million sellers.
Amazon said it will continue to evaluate the policy as market conditions evolve, and the Postal Service said its proposed temporary 8% surcharge would apply from April 26 and remain until Jan. 17, 2027, pending regulatory approval.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report this story neutrally, focusing on factual details and direct company statements. They quote Amazon explaining cost pressures, provide concrete surcharge amounts and timing, and place the move in broader context by citing gas price data and similar actions by USPS, FedEx and UPS — limited editorializing or loaded language.