How fuel-related surcharges could raise prices, hammer businesses: ‘this might be the final straw’
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-04-04 05:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Amazon has announced a 3.5% fuel surcharge on its sellers, joining UPS, FedEx and the US Postal Service in a strategy meant to counter rising fuel costs amid the Iran war – but experts are warning it could raise prices and put some companies out of business.
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