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Fuel
United Parcel Service, Inc. Fuel decreased by 4.1% to $1.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.4%, from $1.06B to $1.08B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Fuel shows an upward trend with a 2.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher energy prices or increased traffic volume, while a decrease reflects lower fuel prices or improved fuel efficiency.
Detailed definition
The direct expense incurred for diesel fuel used to power locomotives and other rail equipment. It is highly sensitive t...
Peer comparison
A standard variable cost for all freight railroads, often managed through fuel surcharges.
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other_fuel_costsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $915.00M | $950.00M | $1.18B | $1.22B | $1.70B | $1.53B | $1.57B | $1.27B | $1.09B | $1.13B | $1.28B | $1.06B | $1.13B | $1.07B | $1.11B | $1.06B | $1.06B | $1.07B | $1.13B | $1.08B |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.8% | +23.7% | +3.8% | +39.1% | -9.8% | +2.7% | -19.1% | -14.2% | +3.9% | +13.3% | -17.3% | +6.2% | -5.2% | +4.1% | -4.9% | +0.0% | +1.2% | +5.4% | -4.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +85.5% | +61.1% | +33.7% | +4.2% | -35.8% | -26.0% | -18.4% | -16.6% | +3.3% | -5.7% | -13.3% | -0.2% | -6.0% | +0.3% | +1.5% | +2.4% |
Range$915.00M – $1.70B
CAGR+3.6%
Avg YoY Growth+4.4%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s fuel?
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported fuel of $1.08B in Q1 2026.
- How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s fuel changed year-over-year?
- United Parcel Service, Inc.'s fuel increased by 2.4% year-over-year, from $1.06B to $1.08B.
- What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s fuel?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s fuel has grown at a 2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.85B to $4.32B.
- What does fuel mean?
- The total cost of fuel consumed by the company's fleet.