US Postal Service to introduce 8% fuel surcharge on packages

Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and run until January 2027 The US Postal Service (USPS) plans to introduce its first-ever fuel surcharge on packages to offset rising energy costs, according to a statement. The surcharge, set at 8%, is expected to take effect on 26 April and remain in place until 17 January 2027, under the current plan.

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Continue reading... Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and run until January 2027 The US Postal Service (USPS) plans to introduce its first-ever fuel surcharge on packages to offset rising energy costs, according to a statement. The surcharge, set at 8%, is expected to take effect on 26 April and remain in place until 17 January 2027, under the current plan. Continue reading...

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