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USPS seeks a temporary 8% charge on Priority Mail and other products to offset transportation costs

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a temporary 8% extra charge on some of its most used shipping products to cover rising transportation costs

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

USPS works to implement first-of-its-kind surcharge due to Iran War

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The Independent UK

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USPS Imposes First-Ever 8% 'Fuel Fee' On Packages — Americans Hit As Middle East Tensions Send Costs Soaring

The USPS will impose an 8% fuel surcharge on packages starting April 2026, marking a significant shift in its pricing model amid rising fuel costs.

International Business Times UK

Post office set to add 8% surcharge on packages in first-ever fuel fee

While new for USPS, fuel surcharges are common in shipping, with FedEx and UPS recently raising fees as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices

The Independent UK

USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices

The U.S. Postal Service is staring down a cash crunch within a year as its biggest customer, Amazon, prepares to scale back deliveries.

Axios

USPS is struggling to stay afloat — and Amazon’s major delivery changes won’t help

Nearly 15 percent of packages delivered by USPS in 2025 came from Amazon, providing some stability for the agency, which has long operated at a loss and is running out of cash

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US postal service will run out of money by February 2027, says agency chief

Postmaster general David Steiner has called for change to federal law that caps USPS’s borrowing at $15bn

The Guardian - US

Postmaster Issues Urgent Warning: USPS Could Change Forever—Here’s What It Means for Your Mail

The Postmaster General has issued an urgent warning to the people of the United States. Soak up USPS while you can because the “end of...

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Snow, rain, heat, or gloom didn’t stop the United States Postal Service, but Congress might

The internet is a slow killer, but Congress holds all the financial power right now.

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Wildlife photographer Tom Murphy’s work has appeared everywhere from Nat Geo to on a postage stamp. But his biggest advice boils down to just three words

I sat down with wildlife photographer Tom Murphy to talk about his work – and his biggest advice

Digital Camera World

Social Security Mail Delays Are Increasing — Here’s How to Avoid Missing Important Notices

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for income, healthcare coordination, and essential benefits—but growing mail delays are putting many at risk of missing critical...

Saving Advice

USPS “Package Problem” Texts Are Spiking Again — What Happens If You Click

Your phone pings with an alert: a package you were expecting has a delivery issue. It looks official and includes a link to resolve the problem. In our world of constant shopping, it is easy to fall for the bait. However, these texts are currently part of a massive, coordinated…

Budget and the Bees

USPS hits mail carrier with immediate suspension after he exposed their lack of a snow emergency plan during Winter Storm Fern

They were snowed in with no plan.

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Your Complete Guide on How To Sell on Facebook Marketplace To Make Extra Money

Whether you're selling unused household items or trying to build a small resale business, this guide walks you through how to sell on Facebook Marketplace.

International Business Times UK

Costco Stores Will Stay Open on MLK Day Despite Holiday Closures Elsewhere

Costco has confirmed its warehouses will remain open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, even as many retailers and government offices close to mark the federal holiday.

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Top-Rated Shipping Apps for iOS and Android: Which One Is Worth Using?

Shipping apps have become essential tools for modern businesses. As more sellers manage orders from phones and tablets, mobile access now matters as much as price and carrier support.

Reason

The Postal Service's 'Next Generation' Electric Delivery Vehicles Cost $22,000 More Than Other Electric Vans

With commercial off-the-shelf vehicles readily available, cheaper, and already used in its fleet, why did the USPS decide to commission its new trucks from Oshkosh Defense?

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The Independent UK

New US postage stamp unveiled featuring a ‘cultural force’

Twenty-two million stamps have been printed and once they sell out, they won't be reprinted

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Florida postal worker goes full vigilante on suspected porch pirate, discovers an innocent 10yo boy instead

Turns out, it was his mistake!

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Prescription Mail Orders Are Taking Longer — And Costing More — This Quarter

For millions of Americans managing chronic conditions, mail-order pharmacies were once the ultimate “set it and forget it” solution. In exchange for a 90-day supply,...

The Mary Sue

Atlanta woman makes $100 Camille Rose order. Then she picks up the package from the post office: ‘They are straight robbing people’

An Atlanta, Georgia, shopper spends over $100 during haircare brand Camille Rose’s Black Friday sale. However, she realizes something is wrong when she picks up the empty package from the post office.

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Mail Delays in Chicago Are Affecting Medication Shipments

Chicago’s winter weather is always unpredictable, but this year’s mail delays are causing more than just late holiday cards. Seniors across the city are reporting...

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NASA And The USPS Have Had Enough Of Canoo's EVs

NASA bought three Canoo EVs to use as shuttles for astronauts. The space agency is now using a modified Mercedes-Benz Sprinter instead.

The Independent UK

When is the absolute latest to send gifts this holiday season? What you need to know about shipping deadlines

All US mailing services will be closed Christmas Day

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