Fuel Surcharge Information
The Fuel Surcharge provides Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) with relief from sudden and unforeseen increases in diesel fuel prices.
Please note: Gradual changes in fuel related costs over time are beyond the purpose of this provision. TSPs should consider gradual fuel price changes when they submit new rate offers during a rate filing open window, especially if such changes affect operating costs.
Application
The Fuel Surcharge is applicable to all rate offers accepted under this Request for Offers and its Filing Instructions. The Fuel Surcharge may be waived or altered by the General Services Administration’s Freight Management Program (FMP) or the GSA’s Office of Fleet Management (OFM).
Provision Details
TSPs are responsible for monitoring diesel fuel prices at the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) website - www.eia.gov. Each Monday the EIA posts the National U.S. Average diesel fuel price. If a Fuel Surcharge is justified it will apply to shipments picked up the ensuing Wednesday through the following Tuesday.
The following table specifies the percentage Fuel Surcharge to be applied based on diesel fuel cost per gallon:
| Cost per Gallon |
Percent increase |
| $2.50 and less |
0.0% |
| $2.501 - $2.630 |
1.0% |
| $2.631 - $2.760 |
2.0% |
| $2.761 - $2.890 |
3.0% |
| $2.891 - $3.020 |
4.0% |
| $3.021 - $3.150 |
5.0% |
| $3.151 - $3.280 |
6.0% |
| $3.281 - $3.410 |
7.0% |
| $3.411 - $3.540 |
8.0% |
| $3.541 - $3.670 |
9.0% |
| $3.671 - $3.800 |
10.0% |
| $3.801 - $3.930 |
11.0% |
| $3.931 - $4.060 |
12.0% |
| $4.061 - $4.190 |
13.0% |
| $4.191 - $4.320 |
14.0% |
| $4.321 - $4.450 |
15.0% |
| $4.451 - $4.580 |
16.0% |
| $4.581 - $4.710 |
17.0% |
| $4.711 - $4.840 |
18.0% |
| $4.841 - $4.970 |
19.0% |
| $4.971 - $5.100 |
20.0% |
| $5.101 - $5.230 |
21.0% |
| $5.231 - $5.360 |
22.0% |
| $5.361 - $5.490 |
23.0% |
Please note: The table ends at $5.49 but the $0.13 increments and percentage increases continue for fuel costs above that dollar amount. To have a detailed PDF of this page please view the Fuel Surcharge PDF [PDF - 136 KB].
U.S. General Services Administration