Fuel Surcharge


A. Duie Pyle uses the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Central Atlantic Average price of a gallon of diesel fuel as the base for calculating the fuel surcharge for all LTL shipments. For the week of Mon 09/25/2023, the price of a gallon of diesel fuel is $4.76. The LTL fuel surcharge for today is 38.90% based on this average. The table below illustrates A. Duie Pyle's LTL fuel surcharge guidelines.

When The DOE Central Atlantic Fuel Index Average Is:
At leastBut Less ThanFuel Surcharge Will Be
4.574.5938.00%
4.594.6138.10%
4.614.6338.20%
4.634.6538.30%
4.654.6738.40%
4.674.6938.50%
4.694.7138.60%
4.714.7338.70%
4.734.7538.80%
4.754.7738.90%
4.774.7939.00%
4.794.8139.10%
4.814.8339.20%
4.834.8539.30%
4.854.8739.40%
4.874.8939.50%
4.894.9139.60%
4.914.9339.70%
4.934.9539.80%
4.954.9739.90%
  • Note A: The Central Atlantic fuel index is updated on the first business day of each week and may be determined by calling 202−586−6966.
  • Note B: If the fuel surcharge drops below 20.1% or rises above 30.1%, the table above will be updated..
  • Note C: In applying the increase provided herein, first determine the total net charge, and then apply the increase authorized by this Item as a separate charge.
  • Note D: Fractions of less than one half cent or one half dollars will be dropped; fractions of one half cent or one half dollar or more will be increased to the next whole cent.
  • Note E: Surcharge percentage is adjusted weekly, with the new adjustment taking effect on Tuesday morning of the week of the change.