TNT applies an index-based fuel surcharge to all shipments. It is based on the spot price for U.S. Gulf Coast (USGC) kerosene-type jet fuel (as published by the US Energy Information Administration here).
Effective 9 June 2025, the TNT Fuel Surcharge will be adjusted on a weekly basis according to the following table:
Price RangeDollar per Gallon* |
Economy ExpressEurope |
Economy ExpressRest of the World |
ExpressEurope & Rest of the World |
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* at least – but less than
There will be a two-week lag in the application of the fuel surcharge index. For example, the surcharge for January 21, 2019, was based on the average spot price reported for January 11. Changes to the fuel surcharge are effective each Monday. Information on the fuel surcharge for each week will be available approximately the Friday before the surcharge is applicable.
TNT may use a longer lag when the fuel price posted on eia.gov is delayed.
TNT reserves the right to change the fuel surcharge index and table without notice. Both the amount and duration of the surcharge will be determined at TNT's sole discretion. If the fuel surcharge rises above the maximum value or drops below minimum value, or there are changes to the trigger points, the above table will be updated.
The fuel surcharge for each TNT shipment is assessed on the net transportation rate and the below listed transportation-related surcharges.
As of 22 August 2022, the applicable Demand Surcharge (formerly called Peak Surcharge) will be factored in when assessing the fuel surcharge for each TNT international shipment.
As of 2 January 2023, the applicable Additional Handling Surcharge (Packaging or Weight) will be factored in when assessing the fuel surcharge for each TNT shipment.
Updates
As of 9 June 2025, the TNT International Fuel Surcharge will increase. Updated table will be available beginning 6 June.
As of 7 October 2024, the TNT International Fuel Surcharge will increase. Updated table will be available beginning 4 October.
As of 13 January 2025, Dangerous Goods will be factored in when assessing the fuel surcharge for each TNT shipment.
For additional news and updates on the fuel surcharge, please check this page regularly.
The index based fuel-surcharge for UK National shipments is based on the monthly average forecourt price of Diesel, as published by the UK National Statistics and is inclusive of duties and taxes applicable in the UK. To download the latest monthly data from their website please click here.
| Date range | UK Express Services |
| 7th July 2025 - 3rd August 2025 | 16.75% |
| 2nd June 2025 - 6th July 2025 | 16.00% |
| 5th May 2025 - 1st June 2025 | 16.50% |
| 7th April 2025 - 4th May 2025 | 16.50% |
| 3rd March 2025 - 6th April 2025 | 16.25% |
| 3rd February 2025 - 2nd March 2025 | 16.25% |
| 6th January 2025 - 2nd February 2025 | 16.00% |
The table below shows the average UK diesel price bands and their corresponding fuel surcharge levels. Please be aware that there will be a one month lag in the application of the index. For example the monthly average price of diesel as published by the UK National Statistics relating to December, will be used to determine the applicable fuel surcharge for February.
Please be aware that we previously used the monthly average price of diesel as published by the AA until June 2024 where we now use the UK National Statistics.
TNT's UK fuel surcharge will be changed on this monthly basis using this scale:
Price RangeNational Statistics Diesel Price (Ppl) |
Fuel surcharge |
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* Add 0.25% for each additional 2.50 ppl increase in diesel price.
Recalibrated July 2025.
TNT reserves the right to change the fuel surcharge index and table without notice. Both the amount and duration of the surcharge will be determined at TNT's sole discretion.
Please check this website regularly for any updates.