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USPS seeks a temporary 8% charge on Priority Mail and other products to offset transportation costs
USPS proposes an 8% fuel surcharge on select package services to offset rising transportation costs amid geopolitical tensions and financial losses exceeding $100 billion since 2007.
- On Wednesday, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking a temporary 8% fuel surcharge on package services, effective April 26, to offset rising transportation costs driven by fuel price spikes.
- Rising fuel costs have spiked over 40% since the Iran war began on February 28, straining agency finances. Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers the Postal Service could exhaust cash reserves within a year without intervention.
- The surcharge applies to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select, effective April 26. USPS noted the fee is 'less than one-third' of what competitors FedEx and UPS charge for fuel alone.
- E-Commerce sellers and consumers face immediate shipping cost increases, though the agency contended the surcharge remains far below private carrier rates. Steiner urged Congress to lift borrowing caps to stabilize long-term finances without cutting service.
- The surcharge expires January 17, 2027, serving as a 'bridge to a permanent mechanism to reflect market conditions.' At that time, USPS will reassess whether a long-term pricing strategy is needed.
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The new 8% surcharge will apply to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select services
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USPS called the proposed increase a “time-limited price change,” but explained that the adjustment could serve as a “necessary bridge to a permanent mechanism."
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