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13 November 2026

USPS to add 11% permanent fuel surcharge along with parcel rate hike

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USPS to add 11% permanent fuel surcharge along with parcel rate hike

Businesses will pay more next year to ship packages through the U. S. Postal Service, which is pushing through another round of pricing and fee adjustments. The Postal Service notified the Postal Regulatory Commission on Thursday about its intent to raise domestic and international shipping rates and surcharges, effective Jan. 17.

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