The Fuel Surcharge Calculator from FreightNerd helps you calculate accurate shipping costs based on real-time fuel price changes. Whether you’re a freight broker, shipper, or carrier, this tool simplifies your surcharge calculations with support for gallons, liters, miles, kilometers, and multiple currencies. Export your results to PDF and stay compliant with U.S. and global logistics standards.
This tool is completely free to use.
Fuel Surcharge Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a fuel surcharge?
A: A fuel surcharge is an additional fee added to shipping or freight charges to compensate for fluctuations in fuel prices. It helps carriers manage cost volatility.
Q: How do I calculate a fuel surcharge?
To calculate a fuel surcharge, enter the base freight rate, the current fuel price, a benchmark fuel price, and the percentage surcharge per unit increase. The calculator will compute the surcharge and adjusted freight rate.
Q: Does this calculator support both U.S. and international units?
A: Yes. You can switch between American units (gallons and miles) and metric units (liters and kilometers). The tool also supports multiple currencies including USD, EUR, and GBP.
Q: Can I export the fuel surcharge results to PDF?
A: Yes. After calculating your results, you can download a clean, professional PDF report showing all inputs and outputs.
Q: What is the benchmark fuel price used for?
A: The benchmark fuel price represents a base rate agreed upon in contracts. The surcharge is applied based on how much the current fuel price exceeds this benchmark.
Q: How often should I recalculate my fuel surcharge?
It’s recommended to recalculate weekly or whenever there are major fuel price changes. This keeps your freight pricing accurate and fair.