Amazon adding 3.5% fulfillment surcharge… small change or bigger signal?
Just saw the news that Amazon is adding a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on FBA starting mid-April.
On paper, it sounds small, but it feels like one of those changes that quietly stacks on top of everything else sellers are already dealing with.
What stood out to me is that this isn’t the first time. Back in 2022, they introduced a similar “temporary” fuel surcharge, and over time, it basically got absorbed into the overall fee structure.
So now I’m wondering if this is just another version of that.
For sellers running tight margins, even something like this can push certain products from profitable to barely worth it. Especially heavier or lower-priced items.
At the same time, I get that fuel and logistics costs are real, and everyone in shipping is adjusting, not just Amazon.
Curious how others are looking at this.
Are you planning to raise prices, absorb it, or rethink certain SKUs?