Amazon has announced it is applying a 3.5% “fuel and logistics-related surcharge” on fees from third-party sellers using its fulfillment services. The news comes as oil prices jump more than 6% to $107.35 per barrel.
The surcharge will take effect on April 17, for sellers in the U.S. and Canada.
In a press release, the company wrote: “Elevated costs in fulfillment and logistics have increased the cost of operating across the industry,. We have absorbed these increased costs so far. However, similar to other major carriers, when costs remain elevated, we implement temporary surcharges on our fulfillment fees to recover a portion of the actual cost increases we are experiencing.”
Amazon spokesperson Ashley Vanicek stated that the surcharge is “significantly lower” than the fees imposed by other major carriers.
“We remain committed to our selling partners’ success and to maintaining broad selection and low prices for customers,” Vanicek said in a statement.
The surcharge, on average, amounts to an extra 17 cents per unit for Fulfillment by Amazon shipments. FBA refers to Amazon’s popular service where it manages the process of picking, packing, and shipping items. Most third-party sellers choose FBA as their fulfillment method for products sold on Amazon.
Amazon joins an expanding number of carriers implementing surcharges to offset rising energy costs amid the Iran conflict.
Last week, the United States Postal Service announced an 8% fuel surcharge on packages shipped from April 26. This surcharge will stay in effect until January 17, 2027.
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
