Amazon to issue 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment services as fuel, logistics costs rise

""Elevated costs in fulfillment and logistics have increased the cost of operating across the industry. We have absorbed these increased costs so far.""

""The surcharge will apply to Fulfillment by Amazon in the U.S. and Canada, as well as some cross-border and Buy With Prime services, and will average about $0.17 per unit in the U.S.""

""The added costs come at a time when margins are already tight for many Amazon sellers. Last year, Amazon announced it was increasing fulfillment fees for merchants in 2026.""

Beginning April 17, Amazon will impose a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on merchants' fulfillment fees due to increased operational costs. This surcharge will average about $0.17 per unit in the U.S. and will apply to Fulfillment by Amazon services. The decision reflects a broader trend where companies across various industries are adding fuel-related fees to offset rising energy costs. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to higher oil prices, impacting supply chains and profitability for sellers.

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