UPS fuel surcharge rate in 2026
The UPS fuel surcharge runs $25.25 to $32.25 per $100 of shipping charge in 2026, and most people pay about $29.75.
What moves the price
- The ground rate follows the national diesel price from the US government.
- The air rate follows the Gulf Coast jet fuel price.
- The rate is reset every week, on Mondays.
- Ground, domestic air and international shipping each have a different rate.
- Big shippers can sometimes bargain a lower surcharge in their contract.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
The surcharge is added on top of the base shipping rate and many extra fees. It is shown as a percent, so a higher base price means a higher dollar charge. UPS posts the weekly rates on its own fuel surcharge page.
UPS fuel surcharge, week of October 5, 2026 (OilPriceAPI)
| Service | Fuel surcharge |
|---|---|
| Ground | 29.75% |
| Domestic air | 32.25% |
| International air export | 44.75% |
| International air import | 47.50% |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: OilPriceAPI.
FedEx fuel surcharge for comparison, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2026
| Service | Fuel surcharge |
|---|---|
| FedEx Ground | 29.75% |
| FedEx Express domestic | 33.00% |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: OilPriceAPI.
Ways to pay less
- Compare the UPS and FedEx surcharge before picking a carrier, since the two are often close.
- Ship lighter or smaller boxes, because the percent is charged on the base rate.
- Ask for a fuel surcharge discount if the business ships many packages.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- OilPriceAPI: UPS Fuel Surcharge
- UPS: Fuel Surcharges
- FedEx: Historical U.S. fuel surcharges
- ShipScience: UPS Domestic Fuel Surcharge Update
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
The UPS fuel surcharge runs $25.25 to $32.25 per $100 of shipping charge in 2026, and most people pay about $29.75. Most people pay about $29.75 per $100 of shipping charge. The low end is $25.25 and the high end is $32.25.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: The ground rate follows the national diesel price from the US government; The air rate follows the Gulf Coast jet fuel price; The rate is reset every week, on Mondays.
How can I pay less?
Compare the UPS and FedEx surcharge before picking a carrier, since the two are often close. Ship lighter or smaller boxes, because the percent is charged on the base rate. Ask for a fuel surcharge discount if the business ships many packages.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 4 named price guides: OilPriceAPI, UPS, FedEx, ShipScience. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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