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E-Commerce · Fuel Surcharge · Inflation · Logistics
Amazon is implementing a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers using its fulfillment services, effective April 17 for Fulfillment by Amazon users and May 2 for Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment users, to partially recover elevated operating costs driven by rising fuel prices due to the Iran war.
Amazon confirmed this temporary charge to The Associated Press, stating it has absorbed these increases until now but must implement surcharges when costs remain elevated, similar to other major carriers. The company emphasized its commitment to seller success and maintaining broad selection and low prices for customers.
This move follows similar actions by other carriers, including United Parcel Service, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service, which announced an 8% fuel surcharge effective April 26 until January 17, 2027. The article attributes the spike in fuel prices to the ongoing war in Iran.
Amazon Imposes 3.5% Fuel Surcharge on Sellers(current)
