UNP · News · 20260817N

Fuel Cost Pressure

UNION PACIFIC CORP · 2026-08-17 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42

Union Pacific collected $91.1 million more in fuel surcharges than it paid for fuel during the second quarter. The surcharges were introduced to offset petroleum-cost increases associated with the Iran conflict. Shippers criticized the surcharge level as excessive, creating potential commercial and regulatory pressure around fuel-cost pass-throughs.

Key facts

• Union Pacific collected $91.1 million more in fuel surcharges than it paid for fuel in the second quarter. source