USPS seeking 8% fuel surcharge on package and mail deliveries due to ‘transportation costs’

The US Postal Service is looking to impose an 8% fuel surcharge on package and mail deliveries to help make up for rising “transportation costs. ” If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the surcharge would go into effect on April 26th, and last until January 17th, 2027. The 8% fuel surcharge would apply to postage on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select products. First-class stamps and other mail services would not be subject to the surcharge.