# Amazon will begin imposing new seller surcharges on April 17, joining UPS, FedEx and USPS, which have added fuel fees to offset rising energy costs since the war in.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · New York Post*

## Key points

- Amazon will impose a 3.5% fuel surcharge on third-party sellers starting April 17.
- USPS will implement a temporary 8% price increase on select packages beginning April 26.
- Major delivery companies, including UPS, FedEx, and USPS, have added fuel surcharges due to the Iran conflict.
- Takeout apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub may also introduce surcharges to offset fuel costs.
- California gas prices have risen about $1 in a month, now averaging $5.93 per gallon.

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

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