Fuel Surcharges Under Scrutiny | Charleston News

The war in Iran is sending shockwaves through shipping costs, with railroads like Union Pacific pocketing over $91 million more in fuel surcharges than they spend on fuel. Companies including UPS and FedEx have also seen surcharge percentages double since 2021, raising eyebrows despite claims these fees reflect real fuel price hikes. While not outright illegal, the growing gap between actual fuel costs and surcharge revenue suggests some firms are profiting beyond what their expenses justify — a trend that quietly raises prices on nearly everything we buy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f7bfc7005673013