USPS Files for First-Ever Fuel Surcharge on Packages, Citing Iran War Energy Costs
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March 26, 2026
The US Postal Service filed for a temporary 8% surcharge on package deliveries this week, marking the first time in the agency’s history it has sought a fuel-specific fee — a direct consequence of surging oil prices tied to the ongoing conflict in Iran. USPS submitted the filing to the Postal Regulatory Commission on Wednesday. […]
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