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Topic Reading-Vol.3660-4/19/2022
Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Amazon is adding a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge
Inflation is on the rise everywhere and for everything. Fuel costs and wheat prices are rising because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Automobiles, new, used, or electric, are all getting more expensive because of the chip shortages and rising material costs, like lithium. And even prices for commodity items are increasing because of the rising fuel and transportation costs. Furthermore, labor costs are rising in some developed countries where people are looking for better-paid jobs, especially in the US. In fact, US consumer prices in March saw a staggering 8.5% jump from last year, the highest hike in the last 40 years. Everyone in the supply chain is trying to pass the yet increasing costs to their customers, buyers, or users. And there are quite a few ways to charge higher prices, such as raising the price, reducing the amount per package, or eliminating discounts. One way to raise the price is to add a surcharge, a charge in addition to the normal price, which has been popular in airfare for some time. Now, Amazon is imposing a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge starting from April 28 to users of Amazon’s fulfillment services, including storing, packing, and shipping. Will Amazon reduce the surcharge when the current inflation eases or raise it further when the inflation continues? Another question is why a percentage, not the size or weight? At any rate, everyone is struggling to pass the rising costs to someone next in line.
Enjoy reading the article and think if Amazon’s surcharge is rational or not.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/13/energy/amazon-fuel-surcharge/index.html
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