Fuel surcharge and truck toll

The price of transported parcels is also affected by factors which GLS cannot influence and which are subject to frequent changes. For reasons of transparency in pricing, a fuel surcharge and truck toll is therefore added to the price of parcel transport.

Starting November 1, 2025, we are adjusting the method of calculating the fuel surcharge to better reflect the long-term energy intensity of transport and the trends in energy prices in recent years.

In connection with the ongoing electrification of our fleet, the fuel surcharge will now consist of two components:

  • a surcharge linked to the price of diesel,
  • an electricity surcharge based on the current price of electricity.

The total fuel surcharge will be expressed as a percentage and listed separately as an individual item in addition to the base price on the invoice attachment.

The fuel surcharge will be the sum of the resulting percentage values:

  • Diesel surcharge: based on data from the Czech Statistical Office (CSO) here , published on the last Friday of each month for the following month. The calculation is based on the prices of the BusinessParcel and EuroBusinessParcel products.
  • Electricity surcharge: based on data from the CSO here (Table 8a – Average electricity price), published with a one-month delay (for example, data for September will be used to calculate the surcharge for November). The calculation is also based on the prices of the BusinessParcel and EuroBusinessParcel products.

The transport prices displayed on the e-Balík online portal already include this surcharge.

The final fuel surcharge rate for both domestic and international parcels will be published on October 31, 2025.

Diesel Surcharge   Electric Surcharge
Average diesel price (CZK/l)Surcharge   Average electricity price (CZK/kWh)Surcharge
Up to 15.990,00 %   0,00 - 2,990,00%
16.00 - 16.990,50 %   3,00 - 3,990,50%
17.00 - 17.991,00 %   4,00 - 4,991,00%
18.00 - 18.991,50 %   5,00 - 5,991,50%
19.00 - 19.992,00 %   6,00 - 6,992,00%
20.00 - 20.992,50 %   7,00 - 7,992,50%
21.00 - 21.993,00 %   8,00 - 8,993,00%
22.00 - 22.993,50 %   9,00 - 9,993,50%
23.00 - 23.994,00 %   10,00 - 10,994,00%
24.00 - 24.994,50 %   11,00 - 11,994,50%
25.00 - 25.995,00 %   12,00 - 12,995,00%
26.00 - 26.995,50 %   13,00 - 13,995,50%
27.00 - 27.996,00 %   14,00 - 14,996,00%
28.00 - 28.996,50 %   15,00 - 15,996,50%
29.00 - 29.997,00 %   16,00 - 16,997,00%
30.00 - 30.997,50 %     
31.00 - 31.998,00 %     
32.00- 32.998,50 %     
33.00 - 33.999,00 %     
34.00 - 34.999,50 %     
35.00 - 35.9910,00 %     
36.00 - 36.9910,50 %     
37.00 - 37.9911,00 %     
38.00 - 38.9911,50 %     
39.00 - 39.9912,00 %     
40.00 - 40.9912,50 %     
41.00 - 41.9913,00 %     
42.00 - 42.9913,50 %     
43.00 - 43.9914,00 %     
44.00 - 44.9914,50 %     
45.00 - 45.9915,00 %     
46.00 - 46.9915,50 %     
47.00 - 47.9916,00 %     
48.00 - 48.9916,50 %     
49.00 - 49.9917,00 %     
50.00 - 50.9917,50 %     
51.00 - 51.9918,00 %     
52.00 - 52.9918,50 %     
53.00 - 53.9919,00 %     
54.00 - 54.9919,50 %     
55.00 - 55.9920,00 %     

Constantly fluctuating oil prices have a significant impact on overall transport costs.
GLS charges a fuel surcharge transparently, in the form of a surcharge to the base price and states it on invoices separately. GLS uses official data from the last Friday of the month published by the Czech Statistical Office (CSO) to calculate the fuel surcharge here . Based on that data, GLS announces the amount of fuel surcharge for the following period at the beginning of each month.

This surcharge is already included in the prices of transport via the online e-Balík portal.

Current surcharge per parcel for: October 2025
  • Domestic parcels: 9 % of the base price
  • International parcels: 9 % of the base price
Average diesel price (CZK)Fuel surcharge
Up to 15.990,00 %
16.00 - 16.990,50 %
17.00 - 17.991,00 %
18.00 - 18.991,50 %
19.00 - 19.992,00 %
20.00 - 20.992,50 %
21.00 - 21.993,00 %
22.00 - 22.993,50 %
23.00 - 23.994,00 %
24.00 - 24.994,50 %
25.00 - 25.995,00 %
26.00 - 26.995,50 %
27.00 - 27.996,00 %
28.00 - 28.996,50 %
29.00 - 29.997,00 %
30.00 - 30.997,50 %
31.00 - 31.998,00 %
32.00- 32.998,50 %
33.00 - 33.999,00 %
34.00 - 34.999,50 %
35.00 - 35.9910,00 %
36.00 - 36.9910,50 %
37.00 - 37.9911,00 %
38.00 - 38.9911,50 %
39.00 - 39.9912,00 %
40.00 - 40.9912,50 %
41.00 - 41.9913,00 %
42.00 - 42.9913,50 %
43.00 - 43.9914,00 %
44.00 - 44.9914,50 %
45.00 - 45.9915,00 %
46.00 - 46.9915,50 %
47.00 - 47.9916,00 %
48.00 - 48.9916,50 %
49.00 - 49.9917,00 %
50.00 - 50.9917,50 %
51.00 - 51.9918,00 %
52.00 - 52.9918,50 %
53.00 - 53.9919,00 %
54.00 - 54.9919,50 %
55.00 - 55.9920,00 %
56.00 - 56.9920,50 %
57.00 - 57.9921,00 %
58.00 - 58.9921,50 %
59.00 - 59.9922,00 %

The Czech Republic and other European countries have a toll system for trucks, based on mileage on highways and selected roads. The toll thus applies to all long range trucks used to transport parcels between GLS depots. Although GLS is increasingly using environmentally friendly vehicles, toll payment costs are constantly increasing.

GLS Czech Republic charges tolls to customers according to the weight of the parcels transported.

  • As of 1 April 2024, the toll surcharge is set at CZK 0.94/kg for all domestic shipments and EUR 0.04/kg for invoicing in EUR.
  • The toll surcharge is set at CZK 1.47/kg for all international shipments as of April 1, 2024, for EUR 0.06/kg for invoicing in EUR.

Prices for shipping via the online shipping tool e-Balík already include this surcharge. More information about freight tolls in the Czech Republic: Ministry of Transport

Determining the price of parcel shipping

Shippers have different needs and requirements for transporting goods. GLS respects this diversity and tailors its service portfolio to the needs of individual senders. Shippers with a regular number of daily parcels will receive a precise quote from GLS, taking into account all the individual parameters of their project. The final price is mainly influenced by the following factors:

  • Average amount of sent parcels
  • Average parcel weight
  • Parcel's final destination
  • Pick-up times

How to calculate the final price of transport

  1. 1. step

    Basic price

    The calculation of the final price is based on the price individually determined by the sales representative.

  2. 2. step

    + fuel surcharge

    The fuel surcharge valid for the given month is first added to the base price.

  3. 3. step

    + tool surcharge

    After the fuel surcharge, the price will be adjusted by the toll surcharge.

  4. 4. step

    + additional services

    If you are interested in additional services, the price will be adjusted by the price of the relevant service.

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