retailers like amazon and walmart will pay more so will everyone else. >> with these potential shipping costs going up as well, the holidays are going to be a more expensive time of the year. >> reporter: additional fees will range from 25 cents for small packages and up to $5 for heavier ones the postal service says they're needed to cover extra costs in anticipation of peak season volume surges >> we know gas prices are at an all-time high that's going cost more to transport packages or letters so unfortunately, they do have to pass some of those price increases on to consumers. >> reporter: months before the holidays, consumers already faced shortages on the shelves and higher prices but there are ways you can save >> prepare ahead i can't stress this enough if you prepare ahead, you don't have to choose that fast delivery method, which always costs more. and that will help you save money. >> reporter: other advice includes stagger signing up for free shipping trials between now and the holidays and look for free shipping coupons from