Starting April 17, 2026, Amazon will apply a Fuel and Logistics Surcharge of 1.5% to the fulfillment fees for FBA in several European countries. Beginning May 2, 2026, this surcharge will also apply to Multi-Channel Fulfillment. This is being implemented to offset the increased costs of fuel and logistics. Key analysis tools have been updated to assess the impact.
What do sellers need to consider?
Recalculate margins immediately: The 1.5% surcharge on FBA fulfillment fees will apply starting April 17. Sellers should promptly adjust their product margins and use the profit analysis and revenue calculator tools in Seller Central to determine the actual impact per unit.
Plan for MCF costs starting in May: For Multi-Channel Fulfillment, the surcharge will only apply from May 2, 2026. Anyone using MCF for external channels such as their own online store should ensure that shipping costs in the affected markets (DE, FR, IT, ES, UK) are incorporated into pricing and campaign planning in good time.
Review price adjustments and competitiveness: Since the surcharge is temporary, a differentiated response is recommended: If you have room to adjust prices, you can pass on the surcharge; in highly competitive categories, alternatively consider whether optimizing product size or weight can permanently reduce shipping costs.
