Shafaqna English– American businesses in retail, manufacturing, and small enterprises are paying exorbitant fuel surcharges to move their goods. These charges have risen not only due to the direct impact of the Iran war on fuel prices but also because some transport companies are using these fees as an additional revenue stream to boost their earnings.
Fuel surcharges have emerged as a point of tension across supply chains, with customers believing that some companies are misusing these fees to boost profits rather than merely covering fuel costs. Eventually, these extra expenses will be passed on to consumers who are already fatigued by inflation.
Source: Reuters