FedEx Fuel Surcharge in Vietnam – Current Rate Nov 9–15, 2026

Latest FedEx fuel surcharge

3 most recent weekly rates – updated weekly by FedEx

• In effect52.25%Nov 9–15, 2026Effective from Nov 9, 2026▼ down 1.25 pts vs. previous week
• Previous week53.50%Nov 2–8, 2026Effective from Nov 2, 2026▲ up 1.00 pts vs. previous week
• 2 weeks ago52.50%Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026Effective from Oct 26, 2026▲ up 0.75 pts vs. previous week

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What the FedEx fuel surcharge is

The fuel surcharge is an additional charge FedEx Express applies to offset movements in aviation fuel prices. FedEx updates it weekly, and each new rate takes effect on Monday.

For businesses and individuals shipping internationally from Vietnam via FedEx, the fuel surcharge is a meaningful part of the total cost. Tracking the rate lets you estimate cost accurately and pick the best week to ship. The figures below are for shipments leaving Vietnam.

Weekly FedEx fuel surcharge table

The table below lists the FedEx Express fuel surcharge for shipments from Vietnam, newest week first. FedEx republishes the rate weekly.

Note: The FedEx fuel surcharge in Vietnam is currently 52.25% (week of Nov 9–15, 2026), down 1.25 percentage points from the previous week. Across the last 12 published weeks, the rate ranged from 46.00% to 53.50%. It applies on top of the base transport charge.

FedEx fuel surcharge trend

The chart tracks the 12 most recent publications, so it always reflects the current level. Across 2026, the FedEx surcharge from Vietnam moved from 28.25% in mid-January into the 46–49.5% range in the second quarter, with the sharpest jump in March – from 32% to 46.25% in just four weeks. Moves that fast mean the timing of a shipment can create a real cost difference.

How FedEx calculates the fuel surcharge

FedEx uses a tiered system based on the US Gulf Coast (USGC) Jet Fuel index, measured in USD per gallon.

How it works:

1. Reference index: the US Gulf Coast Jet Fuel price reported by DOE/EIA.
2. Update frequency: weekly, effective each Monday.
3. Tier table: the surcharge steps up or down as the fuel price moves.
4. Applied to: the base transport charge – the rate set by the destination’s FedEx zone.

Full details are on FedEx Vietnam’s official surcharges page.

How to reduce your FedEx shipping cost when the surcharge is high

Practical ways to optimise what you pay FedEx from Vietnam:

1. Watch the weekly trend Because FedEx updates the rate weekly, you can choose a lower week to ship – especially effective for large shipments that are not time-critical.

2. Match the service to the need The surcharge is charged on the base rate, so a slower service such as International Economy (4–6 days) instead of Priority lowers both the base charge and the surcharge amount. Consolidating parcels into one larger shipment also cuts the per-unit rate.

3. Compare across carriers The three carriers usually sit a few points apart, and the ranking can shift week to week:

The surcharge is only part of the equation – compare the total (base rate plus surcharge) to pick the best carrier for each shipment.

4. Ship through Gateway Express Gateway Express quotes each FedEx shipment from Vietnam individually – contact us for a quote. The fuel surcharge is a percentage of the base charge, so every quote shows both parts.

For a quote that already includes the latest fuel surcharge, get a quote from Gateway Express or call +84 938 373 343.

Frequently asked questions about the FedEx fuel surcharge

The questions below are the ones shippers from Vietnam ask most often about the FedEx fuel surcharge. To compare, see the DHL fuel surcharge and UPS fuel surcharge pages.