03/25/2026
As a direct result of the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, fuel prices have surged sharply, and UPS Next Day Air rates have risen by 33.41 percent in just three weeks.
It now costs an average of $93.39 to ship a single 10 lb box of fish from Seattle, Washington to the East Coast, specifically Virginia. That figure was roughly $70.00 only three weeks ago.
This escalation has been rapid and severe.
Effective immediately, Red Fish Blue Fish is ceasing all operations.
This situation did not arise in a vacuum. The combined impact of needless international conflict and foolish decisions made by current leadership in Washington, DC has created conditions that are simply unsustainable for a small business like ours.
Across the country, small businesses are being forced to close under pressures like these. The consequences are real, and they are being felt at every level.
Votes have consequences.
We are deeply grateful for the support you have shown us over the years. We return that gratitude to you and your families, even as we close this chapter.
