Roll Off Fuel Surcharge: 2.97%
Due to rising fuel costs from inflation, a fuel surcharge is necessary to cover fuel expenses beyond our control. Effective March 1, 2022, you will see a fuel surcharge on your invoice. This charge helps manage increased operational costs, ensuring we continue providing reliable roll off container services.
Our goal is to exceed our customers’ expectations while maintaining fair and competitive prices.
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These FAQs address the implementation of a fuel surcharge by Blue Hen Disposal for our Roll Off containers.
The roll off fuel surcharge is an additional fee added to your invoice to cover rising fuel costs due to inflation. It helps offset the increased expenses we incur from fluctuating fuel prices, ensuring we can continue providing reliable roll off container services.
The surcharge is based on the Department of Energy EIA, Weekly Central Atlantic, NO 2 Ultra Low Sulfur Retail Price Chart. We use the price from Week 4, less $.20, to determine the monthly surcharge percentage. This percentage is applied to your base rate to calculate the surcharge amount.
The fuel surcharge took effect on March 1, 2022, and is adjusted monthly based on current fuel prices. The surcharge will fluctuate with changes in the market to reflect the actual cost of fuel, ensuring it accurately covers our increased expenses.
The fuel surcharge is an additional percentage applied to your base monthly rate. For example, with a 4.59% surcharge and a base rate of $1000, the surcharge would be approximately $45.90. This amount is added to your total invoice each month.
We strive to minimize the impact by regularly reviewing and optimizing our routes and fleet efficiency. The surcharge is only applied when necessary and will be removed once fuel prices fall below $2.75 per gallon. Our goal is to balance fair pricing with the need to cover increased operational costs.
The fuel surcharge is a necessary adjustment to manage rising fuel costs, and it is applied automatically based on current fuel prices. While the surcharge itself cannot be avoided, we continuously work to improve operational efficiencies to mitigate its impact.
The current fuel surcharge percentage is updated monthly and detailed on your invoice. You can also contact our customer service team for the most recent information or check our website for updates on the current surcharge rate.
For more information or specific questions regarding the fuel surcharge, please contact our customer service team. They are available to provide detailed explanations and assist with any concerns you may have regarding your invoice.