Fuel Surcharges 2026 - what you need to know
Rising fuel costs continue to impact the entire transport and logistics sector. To keep your collections running reliably while maintaining a fair and transparent pricing structure, Cawleys introduced a temporary and hopefully short-lived fuel surcharge effective from 01 April 2026.
This page explains what the surcharge is, how it works, and where you can find the latest rates. We’ll update this information every month, so you always know exactly what to expect.
Frequently asked questions about fuel surcharge
When will the charge take effect?
From 01 April 2026.
Is this charge a fixed amount?
No, the surcharge changes in line with the average actual diesel cost for the prior month.
How will it be displayed on my invoice?
We are currently finalising how the fuel surcharge will be presented on customer invoices.
Further detail, including a visual example of how this will appear on your invoice, will be made available on this page once confirmed.
How long will the surcharge last for?
This is a temporary and hopefully short-lived measure. Once fuel prices stabilise, we’ll remove the surcharge. We’ll keep this page updated so you can see how things are progressing.
How much will the fuel surcharge be?
The table below shows the percentage surcharge to be applied from 01 April 2026 per service type:
| Service type | Surcharge percentage |
|---|---|
| RORO/Skip/Hazardous Waste | 8.97% |
| Euro/Food & Glass/FEL/REL/Confidential/Clinical | 3.02% |
For services charged per exchange (e.g. skips or RoRo), the surcharge is applied per movement.
For services charged per lift (e.g. FEL/REL/Eurobin services), the surcharge is applied to each lift.
For services charged on a periodic basis (e.g. a monthly service fee), the surcharge is applied to the relevant service charge within that period.
How might the fuel surcharge change?
The table below shows how the fuel surcharge percentage will vary by service type, based on the average monthly diesel price to Cawleys. All diesel prices shown are exclusive of VAT and are based on bulk purchase rates, which may differ from standard forecourt pump prices.
| Diesel price per litre |
Euro/Food and Glass/ FEL/REL/Confidential/Clinical |
RORO/Skip/Hazardous Waste |
|---|---|---|
| £1.10 | - | - |
| £1.15 | 0.43% | 1.28% |
| £1.20 | 0.86% | 2.56% |
| £1.25 | 1.29% | 3.84% |
| £1.30 | 1.73% | 5.13% |
| £1.35 | 2.16% | 6.41% |
| £1.40 | 2.59% | 7.69% |
| £1.45 | 3.02% | 8.97% |
| £1.50 | 3.45% | 10.25% |
| £1.55 | 3.88% | 11.53% |
| £1.60 | 4.31% | 12.81% |
| £1.65 | 4.75% | 14.10% |
| £1.70 | 5.18% | 15.38% |
| £1.75 | 5.61% | 16.66% |
| £1.80 | 6.04% | 17.94% |
| £1.85 | 6.47% | 19.22% |
| £1.90 | 6.90% | 20.50% |
| £1.95 | 7.33% | 21.78% |
| £2.00 | 7.77% | 23.07% |
Green highlighted section - The current average monthly diesel price to Cawleys and the associated fuel surcharge percentage
We’re here to help
If you have any further questions about how the surcharge applies to your collections, please contact your Customer Hub team on 01582 572525 or email customer.services@cawleys.co.uk.
Our friendly Hub team is on hand to answer your questions, guide you through your invoice and help you understand what the surcharge means for your service.