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FUEL SURCHARGE FAQ

How is the fuel surcharge determined?
On the first workday of each month, we will note the OPIS price that will determine the fuel surcharge for the next month.

Why did you choose the OPIS index?
OPIS is the most widely accepted fuel price benchmark for supply contracts. The index we selected is the one that most closely resembled our total fuel costs.

How often will the fuel surcharge change?
The fuel surcharge will change every month according to the specified OPIS index.

Which month's fuel surcharge will apply to my shipment?
In-state movements will be assessed a surcharge based on the waybill date. Interline / Barge movements will be assessed a surcharge based on the Bill of Lading origin date.

A few examples:

Railcar leaves Anchorage on January 31 st .
Arrives Fairbanks on February 1 st
Fuel Surcharge Month: January.

Railcar leaves Healy on February 20 th .
Arrives Seward on February 22 nd .
Fuel Surcharge Month: February

Railcar leaves Texas for Anchorage on February 5 th .
Arrives in Whittier on March 10 th .
Arrives in Anchorage on March 12 th .
Fuel Surcharge Month: February

Railcar leaves California for Fairbanks on March 30 th .
Arrives in Whittier on April 28 th .
Arrives Fairbanks on May 2 nd .
Fuel Surcharge Month: March

What if my shipment involves other railroads?
In order to avoid tracking all the different fuel surcharge rates for other railroads, the Alaska Railroad's fuel surcharge percentage will be applied to the entire length of an interline move. Fuel surcharges assessed by another railroad will be remitted to them by ARRC.