Peak Season is upon us and as we enter the peak season period, we have been informed by our carrier partners UPS that peak season surcharges are now in effect. The purpose of the UPS surge emergency fee, is to maintain service reliability and secure the additional resources required to support customers. UPS is implementing the Surge Emergency Fee and Demand Surcharge, which will take effect on 20 September 2026 and will remain in place until 6 February 2027.

Timber Costs & Impact on Charcoal Prices

Due to the high demand for both standing and felled timber across the UK, the price per ton of most of the hardwood species we source to make charcoal have increased substantially, due to the impact from the rise in biomass woodfuel chip boiler installations.

As a result of this and other factors such as the UK Minimum wage, processing and packaging costs our charcoal prices have had to rise - both retail and wholesale.