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International courier/ shipping giants FedEx and UPS have announced that they’re raising the fuel surcharge on their services, a fee that’s passed down to the consumer. But the current record low drop in fuel prices around the globe has people wondering why.

Consumers have expressed anger, and e-commerce companies, who rely heavily on shipping for of their businesses aren’t happy either.

CCTV’s Roee Ruttenberg reports.



Consumers livid over questionable fuel surcharge by FedEx, UPS International courier/ shipping giants FedEx and UPS have announced that they're raising the fuel surcharge on their services, a fee that's passed down to the consumer. But the current record low drop in fuel prices around the globe has people wondering why. Consumers have expressed anger, and e-commerce companies, who rely heavily on shipping for of their businesses aren't happy either. CCTV's Roee Ruttenberg reports.

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Kent Moors on the heated fuel surcharge situation

How much are these big companies making from fuel surcharges? Are the fees really just enough to cover gas prices or is there profit involved.

CCTV America’s Mike Walter spoke to Kent Moors. He’s an energy strategist and is the executive Chair of The Money Map Global Energy Symposium.

Kent Moors on the heated fuel surcharge situation How much are these big companies making from fuel surcharges? Are the fees really just enough to cover gas prices or is there profit involved. CCTV America's Mike Walter spoke to Kent Moors. He's an energy strategist and is the executive Chair of The Money Map Global Energy Symposium.

FedEx fuel surcharges

Nov. 1, 2010 through Oct. 5, 2015. Roll over chart for data.

Data: BirdDog.com

UPS fuel surcharges

Nov. 1, 2010 through Oct. 5, 2015. Roll over chart for data.

Data: BirdDog.com





