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Postal Service to make fuel surcharge permanent in 2027
USPS says the hike would help cover higher fuel and transportation costs after shipping expenses rose $225 million last year.
- On Thursday, the United States Postal Service announced it is seeking approval for an 11% fuel surcharge on domestic Priority Mail and package deliveries, intending to make the fee permanent in January 2027.
- Sharply higher diesel prices, driven by the war in Iran, spiked alongside global oil costs, forcing the agency to increase the surcharge from the 8% fee introduced in April.
- Reporting a $6.5 billion loss for fiscal year 2026, the Postal Service noted that transportation expenses rose by $225 million due to rising fuel costs.
- While the agency awaits approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed it is not planning to increase First-Class stamp prices in January.
- Following the announcement, shares of competitors UPS Inc. and FedEx Corp. slipped less than 1% on Thursday, as the agency continues implementing a 10-year plan to restore profitability.
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