A war halfway around the world is about to make your Amazon orders more expensive. Amazon has announced a 3.5% “fuel and logistics-related surcharge” on seller fees. It applies to third-party sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment services in the US and Canada.
According to CNBC, the surcharge kicks in on April 17, and while it’s technically a fee on sellers, not shoppers. But there’s a very good chance you’ll end up paying for it anyway.
Why oil prices are surging and how the Iran war is driving this
Oil prices have been climbing due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, disrupting supply expectations and pushing prices even further. Before the conflict, crude oil was trading below $60 per barrel. It has now been consistently above 100 for over a week.
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