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What does Fuel escalation clause mean in logistics?
Short answer
A contract clause that adjusts freight rates when diesel prices move from an agreed base, so that neither party carries the whole fuel risk.
Indian freight contracts usually tie the fuel share of the rate to a base diesel price at a named city or outlet, reviewed monthly or when the price moves beyond a threshold. The formula, base date and source must be written into the contract to avoid disputes. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- diesel linkage, fuel surcharge, DPA
- Category
- Contracts & pricing
- Related terms
- Dedicated fleet, Spot rate vs contract rate, Rate per km, Freight audit
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