How do we calculate it?
We use standardised percentages that come from the Goverment which change weekly.
We adjust fuel surcharges weekly - up or down- as diesel fuel prices change. The fuel prices for the previous week are pulled from the GOV website. Government Average Weekly Fuel Prices. The rate table below gives examples of what the percentage would be relevant to the average weekly fuel pump price.
Diesel Price (Inc VAT) | Fuel Surcharge % |
£1.44 | 1.29% |
£1.50 | 2.60% |
£1.56 | 3.90% |
£1.62 | 5.21% |
£1.68 | 6.51% |
£1.74 | 7.81% |
£1.80 | 9.12% |
£1.86 | 10.42% |
£1.92 | 11.72% |
£1.98 | 13.03% |
£2.04 | 14.33% |
How will it look in an example?
On your weekly bill, how will this be shown in addition to the charges for each order?
Changes are applied at the beginning of every week on the basis of the previous week's average weekly fuel price, and are reflected on the invoice as a separate line item. This will say 'Fuel Surcharge' with an attached percentage.
Fuel surcharge percentages and thresholds are subject to change without prior notice. In addition, if the diesel fuel price fluctuates beyond the parameters set out above, the table will be updated.
Description | Qty | Unit price | Tax | Amount |
Distribution fee (local 5%) for order # | 1 | £3.56 | 20% | £3.56 |
Distribution fee (local 5%) for order # | 1 | £9.31 | 20% | £9.31 |
Distribution fee (regional 10%) for order # | 1 | £5.11 | 20% | £5.11 |
Fuel surcharge (4.51%) | 1 | £0.81 | 20% | £0.81 |
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| Subtotal | £18.79 |
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| Total excluding tax | £18.79 |
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| VAT - GB (20% on £18.79) | £3.76 |
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| Total | £22.55 |
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| Amount Due | £22.55 |