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April 3, 2026

Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets

TL;DR

  • Amazon will add a 3.5% fuel surcharge for sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service.
  • The surcharge is attributed to increased fuel and logistics costs exacerbated by the war in Iran.
  • The policy will take effect on April 17 and is considered temporary, though no end date is specified.
  • This is not the first time Amazon has implemented such a surcharge, with a similar policy in place in 2022.
  • The war in Iran has impacted global oil markets due to its strategic location near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.

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