What Is A Fuel Recovery Fee?
A "fuel recovery fee" or "fuel surcharge" is a fee charged by companies that transport their product by truck.

The fee helps to offset the significant increases in the cost of gasoline and diesel being used to operate the trucks. Some examples of companies or businesses charging this kind of fee are FedEx, UPS, waste disposal, landscaping, florists and fuel oil companies. AmeriGas pays a fuel surcharge to the common carriers who deliver propane to our districts.

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Why Is AmeriGas Charging A Fuel Recovery Fee?
Like other delivery companies, higher fuel costs are affecting AmeriGas’ budget across the board. The purpose of this fee is simply to cover a portion of the significant increase in fuel costs for trucks used in delivering propane to customers. Fuel expense for the company nationwide is running at a rate of 34% over last year ($4.9MM). The fee is being created to offset this increase in our expenses.

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Did AmeriGas Create The FRF Because Of Hurricane Katrina?
The fee is designed to manage the normal supply and demand market forces we’ve experienced over the past few years, not temporary spikes caused by disasters.

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How Long Will AmeriGas Charge The Fuel Recovery Fee?
This will depend on the energy market. We can assure our customers that if the fuel costs drop, we will evaluate the need to decrease or discontinue charging the fee. Or likewise if energy costs rise, we may need to increase the fee.

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What Is AmeriGas Doing To Keep Rates Down?

• AmeriGas constantly reviews equipment usage and fuel consumption.
• Efficient routing helps us to decrease fuel consumption companywide.
• AmeriGas negotiates special agreements with vendors whenever possible to secure lower prices.
• Meanwhile, fuel prices/quotes are monitored daily to achieve the very best fuel prices and to maintain a fuel inventory that allows for uninterrupted customer service.

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How Long Can We Expect Higher Fuel Costs?
It’s hard to predict. Depending on world events and other economic factors, the pricing issue may get worse before it gets better.

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Where Can I Learn More About Fuel Energy Costs?
Visit www.energy.gov, the U.S. Department of Energy website or visit www.fueleconomy.gov.

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