The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a temporary 8% price increase on some shipping services because of rising transportation costs.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Postal Service filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission for a temporary price change to better align its costs of transportation with the current delivery and shipping industry. An 8% surcharge was approved by the Governors of the Postal Service on March 24.
Local neighbors react to USPS proposed temporary 8% price hike
“Well, one, especially for someone with me with a low income, I’m struggling as it is,” said Corpus Christi resident Francisco Renevidal Jr. “I wish it stayed the same.”
“Well, since I’m retired and on a fixed income, it hurts,” said Corpus Christi resident Cinra Evans…