Week of Nov 9–15, 2026
USPS price change: $8.00 of fuel per $100
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage, Parcel Select. A fuel surcharge of 8.00% means $8.00 of fuel on every $100 of charges it applies to. Verified 2026-10-28.
Time-limited price change on base postage (USPS does not call it a fuel surcharge). USPS announced an 8% transportation-related, time-limited increase to base postage for these products from April 26, 2026 to January 17, 2027, subject to Postal Regulatory Commission review. It is not a weekly fuel index. A separate holiday price change (per-piece amounts) applies October 4, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
Last 26 weeks
Carrier-published values where available; otherwise calculated from the table in force that week.
How to pay less on this service
- Flat and monthly charges are harder to negotiate; focus on base postage and fees.
- Watch the end date and confirm it lapses on time.
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Source: USPS. Full tables and longer history: Parcel Fuel Surcharge.com.
USPS fuel surcharge: quick answers
What is the USPS fuel surcharge this week?
For the week of November 9, 2026 the USPS fuel surcharge is 8.00%, which is $8.00 of fuel on every $100 of charges it applies to, unchanged from last week. Status: carrier published.
What will the USPS fuel surcharge be next week?
For the week of November 16, 2026 it is 8.00% (carrier published).
How is the USPS fuel surcharge set?
It is a flat or monthly charge rather than a weekly percentage. Your contract may discount or cap it.
Paying the posted USPS rate?
Most shippers who have never negotiated fuel pay the full posted percentage. A free review shows what your terms could be. Call or email; no forms.