# Rising fuel costs amid the war in Iran mean it will cost you more to get packages delivered.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · KABC-TV*

## Key points

- Amazon will impose a 3.5% temporary fuel surcharge on third-party sellers starting April 17.
- USPS will implement a temporary 8% price hike on certain packages beginning April 26.
- The Strait of Hormuz closure due to the Iran war is directly causing global fuel price increases.
- Food delivery apps are expected to introduce fuel-related surcharges as gas prices rise.

**Companies:** Amazon, UPS, FedEx
**Countries:** United States, Iran

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