DHL Express released the latest adjustment notice of fuel surcharge, which takes effect on August 3, 2026. According to the announcement, the fuel surcharge of export services will decrease from 33.75% to 31.75%, and the import fuel surcharge will be adjusted from 37.5% down to 35.5%.
The surcharge level is linked to jet fuel spot price on the US Gulf Coast and maintains a weekly dynamic adjustment mechanism. The adjustment reflects the recent fluctuation of global aviation fuel prices. This is beneficial for cross-border e-commerce sellers and manufacturing enterprises that rely on international express delivery.
Industry practitioners remind foreign trade companies to update quotation templates in time. Enterprises with long-term international express contracts can communicate with their express agents to lock relatively stable delivery costs in the short term.
