FedEx International: Fuel Surcharge Falls
Published 6 Sep 2026 · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · Canada · Global
Update — 20 October 2026. The rates above applied to 31 August–13 September 2026 only. FedEx changes fuel surcharges weekly and rates have since risen — for 19–25 October, FedEx Canada lists 41.00% for Express international and 22.75% for Ground international. Check FedEx’s page for your ship date.
What Changed
Published fuel percentages for September 7-13, compared with August 31-September 6.
| Service | August 31-September 6 | September 7-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Express International | 38.00% | 36.75% |
| Ground International | 21.25% | 21.00% |
Ground: Canadian accounts on Canada-U.S. / U.S.-Canada services.
Why It Matters
Recheck export quotes and import shipping costs. A lower fuel percentage is not the same percentage reduction in the total bill.
What to Check Next
- Confirm service, account terms and the charge base.
- Check excluded premium/freight services separately.
Carrier pricing, not a customs duty. Source 3.
- Status
- Rate period ended
- Direction
- Two-Way
- Applies to
- Express imports/exports; Ground Canada-U.S.
- Country / region
- Canada · Global
- Published
- 6 Sep 2026
- Last checked
- 20 Oct 2026
- Rate period
- 7–13 Sep 2026 (current on 11 Sep)
- Last updated
- 20 Oct 2026
Sources
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