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Back to EpisodesUSPS Introduces Fuel Surcharge on Packages
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USPS introduces fuel surcharge on packages due to soaring gas prices; new fee targets services like Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select; surcharge set to start April 26th, 2023, and last through January 17th, 2027; USPS rates remain competitive despite rivals charging three times more for similar fees; gas prices reach record highs, with national average at $3.98 per gallon and California at $5.83; oil prices drop after Trump signals peace talks with Iran, but Iran refuses to engage; shipping costs may ease if fuel prices stabilize, but prepare for added expense.
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