Amazon

Yǎmǎxùn

亚马逊

announced

xuānbù

宣布

to

xiàng

向

sellers

màijiā

卖家

to charge / to levy

zhēngshōu

征收

3.5 percent

bǎifēnzhī sān diǎn wǔ

3.5%

fuel

ránliào

燃料

surcharge

fùjiā fèi

附加费

，

due to

yīn

因

the Middle East

Zhōngdōng

中东

conflict

chōngtū

冲突

driving up

tuī gāo

推高

energy

néngyuán

能源

costs

chéngběn

成本

。

New Words

News in English

Amazon 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.

More in Business