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 pricing starts further up the supply chain: wholesale rack rates are set daily at licensed Florida fuel terminals (tracked through OPIS indices), and suppliers add the cost of delivery on top. At Exigo Fuels your per-gallon price moves with the market — same as retail — and the live price for your ZIP and your written quote show the exact delivered number, with nothing hidden.

Three variables drive the final number on your quote:

• Fuel type: #2 ULSD diesel always costs more per gallon than 87-octane gasoline at the rack, but the gap is not a constant — on South Florida tax-paid racks in late August 2026 it ran about $1.50 per gallon. REC-90 ethanol-free marine fuel ran roughly $0.90 above regular gasoline over the same period. Off-road (dyed) diesel prices below clear diesel because of the road-tax exemption. Your written quote confirms the exact price for your fuel type.
• Monthly volume: Larger committed monthly volumes are quoted lower. The market itself moves daily for everyone.
• Delivery: Standard deliveries carry no delivery fee, no trip charge, and no after-hours, weekend, or night surcharge. Emergency dispatch for contracted accounts is priced in the contract.

How pricing scales by volume tier

These tiers describe where bulk delivery fits, not quotes. Actual prices move daily with the market, and larger committed monthly volumes are quoted lower.

• Under 1,000 gallons / month: Retail stations or fuel cards can work for small, scattered volumes. Exigo Fuels' minimum is 250 gallons per delivery for every product, with no small-order fee because nothing smaller is accepted.
• 1,000–5,000 gallons / month: Commercial pricing starts making sense: no card fees, no delivery fee, and driver time recovered from skipped gas station trips.
• 5,000–15,000 gallons / month: Sweet spot for volume pricing on contract, with deliveries sized to match your tank or fleet schedule.
• 15,000+ gallons / month: Bulk delivery on contract is the standard way to buy fuel at this scale, and your written quote sets the price for your committed volume.

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 (for a specific fuel type and delivery date)
• Delivery fee (none at Exigo Fuels on standard deliveries)
• 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 (Exigo Fuels charges none on standard deliveries; emergency dispatch for contracted accounts is priced in the contract)
• 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 minimum-order or small-load charges that eat into small deliveries. Exigo Fuels' minimum is 250 gallons, with no small-order fee because nothing smaller is accepted.
• 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. Exigo Fuels charges none on standard deliveries.
• 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:

• Live pricing — today's delivered price for your ZIP is on the site, and your written quote confirms the exact price.
• Volume pricing — larger committed monthly volumes are quoted lower.
• Minimum order — 250 gallons, every product and service, marine included.
• Tri-county delivery included on standard deliveries in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties: no delivery fee, no trip charge, no after-hours or weekend surcharge.
• Emergency response tiers — critical (1-hour target, life-safety facilities), urgent (2-hour target, business-critical), standard (4-hour target). Exclusive to contracted accounts and priced in the contract.
• 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.