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USPS proposes 6% peak-season surcharge from Oct 4, mirroring FedEx and UPS hikes

Source: 17Transit · 2026-09-06
Summary

The U.S. Postal Service proposes a temporary 6% peak-season surcharge effective 4 October 2026 through 17 January 2027, pending regulatory approval, with retail increases from USD 0.50 up to USD 20.80 per parcel. The move mirrors demand surcharges already announced by FedEx and UPS, removing the last surcharge-free major carrier option for Q4 e-commerce volumes.

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