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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Anne d'Innocenzio

Amazon joins growing list of carriers adding surcharges in response to Iran war

  • Amazon is introducing a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers using its platform.
  • The temporary charge will come into effect on April 17 for US and Canadian sellers utilizing Fulfillment by Amazon.
  • From May 2, the surcharge will also apply to sellers using the Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment options.
  • Amazon stated the increase is due to elevated fuel and logistics costs, citing the war in Iran.
  • The company noted that it has absorbed these costs until now and that its surcharge is lower than those imposed by other major carriers like UPS, FedEx, and USPS.

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