NEW YORK — Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers using its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran started. The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed … Read more
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as airlines look to offset rising prices. On Monday, JetBlue announced it was raising baggage fees, citing “rising operating costs.” “While … Read more
JetBlue has raised checked bag fees to offset the impact of higher jet fuel prices amid the Iran war. Passengers must now pay at least $39 to check a bag, up $4 per bag from the previous $35 fee. Checking a second bag now costs at least $59, up from $50. Those rates apply to … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a matter of weeks as Middle East tensions squeeze supply, fueling concerns airlines could run short of fuel. Prices jumped from about $2.17 to $4.57 per gallon by March 27, according to the Argus U.S. Jet … Read more
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WASHINGTON — As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs. Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on their cars and … Read more
The U.S. Postal Service is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war, the agency announced on Wednesday. The USPS said it will impose an 8% surcharge on select postage prices, beginning April 26, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The extra charge will remain in place through … Read more
Rising fuel costs hit Texas farmers – CBS News Watch CBS News The impacts from the Iran war have trickled down to consumers. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen spoke with farmers in Texas who are impacted by rising costs. Source link
The Trump administration will temporarily lift summer gasoline regulations as prices at the pump near $4 a gallon amid the Iran war. The emergency fuel waiver allows refiners and retailers to sell E15 gasoline, which is blended with 15% ethanol, over the summer, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Wednesday. Restrictions on selling E10 gasoline, … Read more
The surcharge will be applied to packages, but not mail. Source link