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 Tue 05/30/2023, the price of a gallon of diesel fuel is $4.19. The LTL fuel surcharge for today is 36.10% 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
3.994.0135.10%
4.014.0335.20%
4.034.0535.30%
4.054.0735.40%
4.074.0935.50%
4.094.1135.60%
4.114.1335.70%
4.134.1535.80%
4.154.1735.90%
4.174.1936.00%
4.194.2136.10%
4.214.2336.20%
4.234.2536.30%
4.254.2736.40%
4.274.2936.50%
4.294.3136.60%
4.314.3336.70%
4.334.3536.80%
4.354.3736.90%
4.374.3937.00%
4.394.4137.10%
  • 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.