ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab reaffirmed its long-term commitment to secure supply and ensure service to any customer, anywhere in the world, amid sharply rising global energy costs and sourcing challenges. As part of its ongoing efforts to manage extraordinary cost pressures while continuing to deliver incremental total value to customers, it will implement a global 10 to 14 percent energy surcharge, depending on local market conditions, on all products and services, effective April 1, 2026, applicable to all businesses and countries.
Due to the war in the Middle East, global energy markets have experienced significant price volatility in recent weeks driven by supply disruptions, transportation constraints, and geopolitical developments. Since the end of 2025, oil prices have increased close to 60 percent, while natural gas prices have risen sharply across global markets, including nearly 80 percent in Europe, contributing to major cost increases for raw materials, manufacturing, and logistics throughout its global supply chain. This energy surcharge will be monitored closely and might be adjusted as market conditions evolve.
“Our priority is, and always will be, being there for our customers and supporting their operations no matter what the environment looks like,” said Christophe Beck, Ecolab’s Chairman and CEO. “Every day, millions of customers across 40 industries and more than 170 countries rely on Ecolab to help keep their operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. We take that responsibility seriously.”
“We are taking continued actions across our supply chain, procurement, and operations to absorb cost pressures wherever possible,” Beck added. “However, the magnitude and pace of recent energy cost increases now require this surcharge to mitigate the dramatic rise in oil and gas costs and its impact on raw material and logistics inflation, while continuing to serve customers with the performance, consistency, and support they expect from Ecolab. Our teams will also remain focused on delivering incremental total value to customers that over time will exceed the total price increase.”
“These actions, Ecolab’s operating model, global scale, and exceptional team position us well to continue delivering exceptional value for customers while supporting strong returns for shareholders in 2026 and the years to come,” Beck concluded.
