Fuel Surcharge Calculator

Calculate fuel surcharge based on DOE national average or custom rates.

Calculate Fuel Surcharge
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DOE national avg or your actual price
$
Typically $1.10-$1.50 (per contract)
mi
mpg
Fuel Surcharge Amount
$0.00
FSC Per Mile
$0.00
FSC Percentage
0%
Fuel Price Increase
$0.00
Gallons Needed
0
How FSC is Calculated

FSC Per Mile = (Current Fuel - Base Fuel) ÷ MPG
Total FSC = FSC Per Mile × Total Miles

Common FSC Scales
DOE Price Range FSC Per Mile FSC % (approx)
$3.00 - $3.24$0.2910-12%
$3.25 - $3.49$0.3312-14%
$3.50 - $3.74$0.3714-16%
$3.75 - $3.99$0.4216-18%
$4.00 - $4.24$0.4618-20%
$4.25 - $4.49$0.5020-22%
$4.50 - $4.74$0.5422-24%
$4.75 - $4.99$0.5824-26%

* Based on 6.0 MPG and $1.25 base fuel. Your actual FSC may vary by contract.

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FSC Tips
  • DOE publishes diesel prices every Monday
  • Most carriers use 6.0-6.5 MPG for calculations
  • Base fuel is usually $1.10-$1.50 per contract
  • Always verify FSC terms in your rate confirmation
  • Some shippers use percentage-based FSC instead