USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
Updated on: March 25, 2026 / 9:58 PM EDT / CBS News
The U.S. Postal Service is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war , the agency announced on Wednesday.
The USPS said it will impose an 8% surcharge on select postage prices, beginning April 26, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The extra charge will remain in place through Jan. 17, 2027, when the Postal Service will reevaluate its costs.
"This temporary price adjustment will provide needed flexibility for the Postal Service by helping to ensure that the actual costs of doing business are covered, as required by Congress," USPS said in the announcement.
The increase will help the agency cover rising transportation-related costs, including higher fuel prices, logistics challenges and vehicle maintenance, a Postal Service spokesperson told CBS News.
The 8% price increase applies to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select services. It does not affect the price of first-class stamps or any other products or services.