Amazon is set to implement a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers utilizing its platform, effective April 17. This decision comes in response to an escalation in fuel prices attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The e-commerce giant confirmed this development in an email to The Associated Press, emphasizing that heightened costs in both fuel and logistics have impacted operational expenses across the industry.
In its statement, Amazon indicated that while it has so far absorbed these increased costs, the company, like other major carriers, is compelled to introduce temporary surcharges to partially recoup rising expenses. Notably, Amazon claimed that this surcharge is “meaningfully” lower than those imposed by other leading carriers.
The surcharge will primarily affect U.S. and Canadian sellers employing Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon services. Furthermore, beginning May 2, similar charges will be applied to sellers using the Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment options.
This move places Amazon alongside a number of other logistics companies that have recently instituted surcharges due to escalating energy prices as the conflict in Iran persists. United Parcel Service and FedEx, for instance, have also raised their fuel surcharges in light of these circumstances. Additionally, the United States Postal Service announced last week that it would implement an 8% fuel surcharge on packages shipped starting April 26, with plans for it to remain in effect until January 17, 2027.
As these costs continue to climb, Amazon reiterated its commitment to supporting its selling partners while striving to maintain a diverse product selection and affordable prices for customers.
