Base fuel price
A contract baseline diesel price used in many fuel surcharge formulas.
Why It Matters
Base fuel price affects fuel-cost estimates used in freight pricing or route math. It is an estimate unless the contract defines the formula.
What to Check
- Confirm the formula and data source used for base fuel price.
- Keep base price, current price, MPG and miles in the same units.
- Do not treat calculator output as a guaranteed reimbursement amount.