AmazonYǎmǎxùn亚马逊announcedxuānbù宣布toxiàng向sellersmàijiā卖家to charge / to levyzhēngshōu征收3.5 percentbǎifēnzhī sān diǎn wǔ3.5%fuelránliào燃料surchargefùjiā fèi附加费，due toyīn因the Middle EastZhōngdōng中东conflictchōngtū冲突driving uptuī gāo推高energynéngyuán能源costschéngběn成本。
April 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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BusinessAmazon Adds 3.5 Percent Fuel Surcharge for Third-Party Sellers Citing Energy Cost Rise
Amazon announced it will charge third-party sellers in the US and Canada a 3.5 percent fuel and logistics surcharge starting April 17, citing higher energy costs driven by the Middle East conflict.
Amazon announced it will impose an additional 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers in the United States and Canada, effective April 17. The company cited the Middle East conflict as causing energy prices to rise significantly and increasing operational costs.
According to Amazon's statement, the Middle East regional conflict has driven up energy prices substantially, and consequently, the company's operating costs have also increased significantly.
This surcharge will affect all third-party sellers using Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) logistics service. Many sellers expressed concern that the additional costs will compress their profit margins.
It is currently unclear how long this policy will remain in effect, as Amazon has not specified when it will be cancelled. This marks the first time Amazon has specifically charged sellers an energy surcharge due to geopolitical events.
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