What is the average cost of fuel delivery in Florida?

There is no single "average" — commercial fuel pricing is tied to daily rack rates at Florida terminals and adjusted by your monthly volume. Commercial fleets buying 5,000+ gallons per month typically save $0.30–$0.50 per gallon versus retail pump prices. Use our fuel cost calculator for an estimate based on your exact fleet, or call (305) 900-6725 for a quote.

Does fuel delivery cost more than pumping at a gas station?

For commercial fleets buying 1,000+ gallons per month, on-site bulk fuel delivery usually costs less per gallon than retail pumps (no retail markup, no station overhead). Below 1,000 gallons per month, retail pumps are typically more cost-effective. The other large savings is driver time — avoided trips to gas stations recover $25+ per vehicle per month in labor.

Do commercial fuel suppliers charge a delivery fee?

It varies. Exigo Fuels includes delivery at no extra charge for scheduled commercial deliveries during business hours within Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Emergency dispatch (1-hour critical / 2-hour urgent / 4-hour standard) and after-hours deliveries carry surcharges disclosed at quote time. Always ask for a quote that itemizes delivery separately from the per-gallon price.

How is the fuel price determined on a commercial quote?

Exigo Fuels prices against daily OPIS rack rates at named Florida terminals, plus a transparent margin based on your monthly volume and delivery logistics. That margin shrinks as volume grows — fleets buying 15,000+ gallons per month pay close to the terminal rack, while smaller accounts pay a slightly larger margin. Every invoice can be audited against public market data.

Are there hidden fees I should ask about?

Standard red flags: vague "fuel surcharges" without a named index, ambiguous minimum-order fees, or premium pricing for fuel that does not specify ASTM D975 compliance. Ask for an itemized quote that separates fuel price, delivery fee, taxes, and any surcharges for after-hours or emergency response. Legitimate commercial suppliers should disclose all line items before you commit.

How much does fuel delivery cost in Florida?

"How much does fuel delivery cost?" is almost always the first question from a Florida fleet manager or facility director picking up the phone. The honest answer is that commercial fuel pricing is more transparent than retail, but it moves daily — and the total cost depends on more than just the per-gallon number. Here's how to read a commercial fuel quote, what's actually included, and where the real savings come from.

How commercial fuel pricing works

Retail gas stations post one price per gallon on a sign. Commercial fuel suppliers like Exigo Fuels price differently: we track rack rates at licensed Florida fuel terminals (updated daily via OPIS indices) and add a transparent margin based on your volume and delivery logistics. Your per-gallon price moves with the market — same as retail — but you're paying a margin closer to the actual cost of moving fuel, not retail overhead.

Three variables drive the final number on your quote:

Fuel type: #2 ULSD diesel typically costs $0.10–$0.20 more per gallon than 87-octane gasoline at the rack, though the gap varies with refinery conditions. REC-90 ethanol-free marine fuel runs $0.30–$0.60 above standard gasoline. Off-road (dyed) diesel is often priced lower because of the state road-tax exemption.
Monthly volume: Accounts buying 5,000+ gallons per month typically pay $0.30–$0.50 less per gallon than retail pump prices. Above 15,000 gallons per month, that gap can exceed $0.50 with wholesale-indexed pricing.
Delivery complexity: Tight urban access, after-hours delivery windows, multi-tank drops, and remote rural locations can add per-gallon surcharges. Most Southeast Florida tri-county deliveries from a standard yard carry no extra fee.

Typical price ranges by volume tier

These are illustrative ranges for Southeast Florida (2026), not quotes. Actual prices fluctuate daily with rack rates.

Under 1,000 gallons / month: Usually better served by retail stations or fuel cards. Commercial bulk delivery carries a minimum-order fee at this volume that typically erases the wholesale savings.
1,000–5,000 gallons / month: Commercial pricing starts making sense. Expect savings of $0.20–$0.30 per gallon versus retail pump prices, plus recovered driver time from skipped gas station trips.
5,000–15,000 gallons / month: Sweet spot for volume discounts. Typical savings of $0.30–$0.45 per gallon, with deliveries sized to match your tank or fleet schedule.
15,000+ gallons / month: Wholesale-indexed pricing with transparent margins referenced directly against a named terminal. Savings can exceed $0.50 per gallon.

For an estimate tailored to your exact fleet size, miles, and fuel type, the Exigo Fuel Cost Calculator runs the math in real time.

What's included in a commercial fuel quote

A legitimate commercial fuel quote should break out:

Fuel price per gallon (referenced to a specific fuel type and a named terminal rack)
Delivery fee if applicable (many Southeast Florida tri-county deliveries are included)
Taxes (federal excise, state, local — these are pass-through and should be itemized, not hidden in the gallon price)
Any surcharges for after-hours, weekend, or emergency response
Metered volume documentation at time of delivery (printed ticket or digital)
Payment terms — typically credit card at delivery, ACH, or net-30 for qualified commercial accounts

Hidden fees to watch for

Not every supplier itemizes cleanly. Red flags to ask about before signing a quote:

Fuel quality premium: Quote says "premium diesel" without specifying ASTM D975 compliance — ask for batch documentation.
Minimum-order fees that aren't clearly stated: Some suppliers add $50–$150 minimum-order charges that eat into small deliveries.
Fuel surcharge ambiguity: "Fuel surcharge" as a line item that varies arbitrarily month to month. Legitimate surcharges should reference a named index (e.g., EIA diesel retail average).
After-hours premiums: Should be disclosed up front, typically $50–$150 depending on response time window.
Cancellation fees: Scheduled deliveries cancelled within 24 hours may carry a fee — make sure the threshold is clear.

How Exigo Fuels quotes pricing

Our pricing model for Southeast Florida commercial accounts:

Rack-indexed — pricing tied to a named Florida terminal updated daily. You can audit every invoice against public market data.
Volume tiers — discounts at 5,000 and 15,000 gallons per month.
Tri-county delivery included for scheduled drops in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties during business hours.
Emergency response tiers — critical (1-hour target, life-safety facilities), urgent (2-hour target, business-critical), standard (4-hour target). Surcharges disclosed at quote time.
No contract required for standard accounts. One-time delivery or recurring schedule — your choice.
ASTM D975-compliant diesel with batch documentation on every invoice.

The fastest way to get your actual number is to use the calculator for an instant estimate or call (305) 900-6725 to speak with a fleet specialist.