E-commerce giant Amazon is set to implement a 3.5 percent fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers using its fulfillment services, reflecting mounting operational pressures caused by rising global oil prices. The move, scheduled to take effect on April 17, comes as geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran war continue to disrupt energy markets and increase shipping costs worldwide. According to the company, the additional fee will help offset elevated transportation and logistics expenses that have intensified across the industry.
The surcharge will apply to sellers in the United States and Canada who rely on Fulfillment by Amazon, a service that manages storage, packaging, and delivery. While Amazon emphasized that it had absorbed cost increases in recent weeks, it noted that prolonged instability in fuel markets has made temporary adjustments unavoidable. The company also stated that its surcharge remains lower compared to similar fees imposed by major logistics competitors, positioning the change as a measured response rather than a drastic price hike.
