How is a fuel surcharge calculated?

Multiply the base rate by the surcharge percentage. e.g. EUR 1,200 with an 18% surcharge = EUR 216 surcharge, EUR 1,416 total.

Why do carriers use a fuel surcharge?

To separate the volatile fuel cost from the base rate so they don't have to renegotiate the whole tariff every month.

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Fuel surcharge calculator

Enter the base rate and the fuel surcharge percentage to get the surcharge and final price.

Base rate (EUR)

Fuel surcharge (%)

Final price

€1,416

+€216 surcharge

The fuel surcharge (FSC) changes monthly with the diesel price.

How it works

A fuel surcharge (FSC) is a percentage carriers add on top of the base rate to track diesel price moves. Final price = base rate × (1 + surcharge %). The surcharge is usually reviewed monthly against a fuel index.

FAQ

How is a fuel surcharge calculated?: Multiply the base rate by the surcharge percentage. e.g. EUR 1,200 with an 18% surcharge = EUR 216 surcharge, EUR 1,416 total.
Why do carriers use a fuel surcharge?: To separate the volatile fuel cost from the base rate so they don't have to renegotiate the whole tariff every month.

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