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USPS Proposes 6% Peak Season Parcel Surcharge, Adding to Shippers' Cost Pressures
The U.S. Postal Service proposed a 6% temporary surcharge on key parcel services for the 2026 peak season, running Oct. 4 through Jan. 17, 2027. The fee, which requires Postal Regulatory Commission approval, adds to an existing 8% fuel surcharge and follows similar demand surcharges from FedEx, while UPS has yet to announce its fees.
Aug 25, 2026 1 source