The peak season fees, which are more expensive than last year's, will reach their highest rate between Nov. 22 and Dec. 26.
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The peak season fees, which are more expensive than last year’s, will reach their highest rate between Nov. 22 and Dec. 26.
Published Sept. 3, 2026
A person pulls a cart with Amazon packages on May 25, 2025, in New York City. Amazon Shipping's holiday surcharges help the service maintain service quality and capacity, per an announcement Wednesday.
The company's ongoing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge will apply to the peak season fees, which start Oct. 15.
This year's peak season surcharges are pricier than in 2025, placing further pressure on shippers already battered by fuel fees.
The carrier's holiday surcharges, which apply across various shipping services, will be higher than they were last year.
The added fees, which start as early as Sept. 27, come as the carrier prepares for U.S. volume to jump 24% from Q3 to Q4.
The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.
With customers facing elevated fees and seeking discounts, Amazon’s delivery services could impact market pricing in the long…
