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The U.S. Postal Service will charge an 8% fee on all package shipments to offset rising fuel costs from Trump's Iran war. This is the first time USPS has ever imposed fees for fuel costs. pic.twitter.com/e5AVQsUsaB — FactPost (@factpostnews) March 25, 2026 The @USPS is planning to levy an 8% surcharge on all package deliveries …
Ford Motor Co. is increasing prices on its Mexico-built vehicles by as much as $2,000, becoming one of the first automakers to announce a price hike because of tariffs. Changes on dealer invoices became effective May 2 on the Maverick small pickup, Bronco Sport SUV and Mustang Mach-E all-electric crossover, according to the memo obtained …
Inflation has already made eating out expensive, but now, even breakfast staples are coming with extra fees. Blame supply chain issues, blame rising costs—but at the end of the day, consumers are paying more and getting less. The fact that pricing is “market-by-market” just means some diners will get hit harder than others. This isn’t …
Waffle House has added a 50-cent surcharge per egg to all its menu items due to the rising egg prices stemming from bird flu. “The continuing egg shortage caused by HPAI (bird flu) has caused a dramatic increase in egg prices,” Waffle House said in a statement on Monday. “Customers and restaurants are being forced …
As New York unveils its staggering $237 billion state budget, concerns mount over its long-term implications, particularly for New York City. The decision to institutionalize a temporary surcharge on high-income earners amidst rising out-migration and quality-of-life concerns raises questions about the state’s fiscal responsibility and its impact on urban centers. Key points: New York’s latest …