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Postal Service seeks temporary surcharge as diesel and gas prices soar

The Postal Service cited soaring fuel costs tied to the U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran as the reason for a proposed temporary surcharge on package shipments.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The U.S. Postal Service has asked for a temporary surcharge on package shipping services because of high gas prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran.