Product Review: USPS 8% Surcharge Could Hit Small Businesses and Shoppers Alike

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 26 March 2026; Created: 26 March 2026; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

It's about to cost more to ship packages through the United States Postal Service. The USPS said Wednesday that it will implement a temporary 8% surcharge beginning in April "to better align its costs of transportation with the market." Like everyone, the post office is facing higher fuel costs driven by ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.
Product Review: USPS 8% Surcharge Could Hit Small Businesses and Shoppers Alike

Product Review: USPS 8% Surcharge Could Hit Small Businesses and Shoppers Alike

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