How do I calculate diesel fuel surcharges?

EIA does not calculate, assess, or regulate diesel fuel surcharges.

• Fuel surcharges are negotiated privately by shippers and by transportation companies.
• Each company may have its own method for calculating surcharges. Many major transportation carriers have information on their websites concerning their surcharge methodology. EIA does not endorse a particular method. You can perform an Internet search on fuel surcharges for more information.
• EIA collects and publishes weekly retail diesel fuel price data. Many shippers, transportation companies, and truckers use that weekly retail price information in their fuel pricing formulas.

Learn more:
We update U.S. regular gasoline prices and on-highway diesel fuel prices every Tuesday in our Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update