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Amazon Enforces 3.5% Surcharge Amid Rising Fuel Costs

4/6/2026

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  • Amazon will implement a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers starting April 17, 2026, due to rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing war in Iran.
  • The surcharge will apply to sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon, Buy with Prime, and Multi-Channel Fulfillment, and the situation will be monitored.
  • Amazon has absorbed these costs to date and will recover elevated expenses, while UPS and FedEx have also raised surcharges.