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Gas Hikes Prompt Florists to Add Fees, Shift Delivery

5/8/2026

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Rising gas prices are forcing U.S. florists to add surcharges or change Mother’s Day delivery.
Floral Arts in the Bay Area adds a 3 % surcharge and $5 delivery fee, while Countrywood Florist absorbs the cost.
Sacramento’s Jim Ellis’s Midtown shop consolidates routes to keep delivery prices steady.
Springfield’s Gilded Lily Florist says more customers are opting for in-store pickup to dodge gas-related delivery fees.

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Story summary

Rising gas prices are forcing U.S. florists to add surcharges or change Mother’s Day delivery.
Floral Arts in the Bay Area adds a 3 % surcharge and $5 delivery fee, while Countrywood Florist absorbs the cost.
Sacramento’s Jim Ellis’s Midtown shop consolidates routes to keep delivery prices steady.
Springfield’s Gilded Lily Florist says more customers are opting for in-store pickup to dodge gas-related delivery fees.