OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha small business owners share how the temporary 8% USPS shipping surcharge impacts their ability to compete with large online retailers.
- According to a USPS statement, the temporary change is meant to cover rising transportation costs.
- The surcharge went into effect on April 26th, 2026 and will last until Jan. 17, 2027, at which time USPS says they will evaluate if a more long-term change is needed.
- JJ Feregrino, owner of Keyfob.com, says he has learned to adjust slowly, finding lower-cost supplies and making operational changes before passing any costs on to customers.
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The United States Postal Service is raising shipping prices with a temporary 8% surcharge, and for anyone with packages to send, it may have them rethinking whether to ship at all. For online sellers, Omaha business owners tell us the increase hits even harder.
According to a USPS statement, the temporary change is meant to cover rising transportation costs. USPS says even with the surcharge, its rates remain lower than competitors’ fuel surcharges. The surcharge went into effect on April 26th, 2026 and will last until Jan. 17, 2027, at which time USPS says they will evaluate if a more long-term change is needed…