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Fuel Surcharges on Construction Invoices: How They're Calculated and What to Verify

Fuel surcharges show up on hauling, delivery, concrete, and equipment invoices — sometimes as a percentage, sometimes as a per-load dollar amount, sometimes tied to an index. When fuel prices rise, surcharges climb faster than anyone expects; when prices fall, the surcharges rarely adjust back. Here's how fuel surcharges actually get calculated and what AP should check before they become a permanent line item that never gets removed.