Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate diesel fuel surcharges?
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) does not calculate, assess, or regulate diesel fuel surcharges.
- EIA cannot tell you how to calculate a fuel surcharge. Fuel surcharges are negotiated privately by shippers and transportation companies.
- Each company may have its own method for calculating surcharges. Many major transportation carriers have information on their website concerning their surcharge methodology. EIA cannot and does not endorse a particular method. You can perform an Internet search on fuel surcharges for more information.
- EIA collects and disseminates weekly retail diesel fuel price data. Many shippers, transportation companies, and truckers use that weekly retail price information in their fuel pricing formulas.
Learn more:
EIA's Weekly Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices (Monday's prices as of 8:00 a.m. ET)
Last reviewed: August 3, 2016
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