The United States Post Office Headquarters in Washington D.C., Aug. 25, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service is looking to raise shipping prices for customers next year.
The Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Shipping Services price changes that are set to take effect on Jan. 18, 2026.
The proposed adjustments have been approved by the governors of USPS.
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By the numbers:
The adjustment would increase rates by about 6.6% for Priority Mail, 5.1% for Priority Mail Express, 7.8% for USPS Ground Advantage, and 6.0% for Parcel Select.
Dig deeper:
According to the USPS, mailing services prices are tied to the consumer price index, while shipping services prices change based on market conditions.
Postal Service leaders believe the new rates will help the organization stay competitive and boost revenue. Prices for mailing services, including the First-Class Mail stamp, will remain unchanged in January.
These proposed adjustments are part of the Postal Service’s modernization plan, aimed at building a stronger, more efficient network. The goal is to continue providing nationwide mail and package delivery at least six days a week in a cost-effective and financially sustainable way, as intended by Congress.
What's next:
The PRC will review the proposed changes before they take effect.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the U.S. Postal Service’s official filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) announcing proposed Shipping Services price changes set to take effect on Jan. 18, 2026. This story was reported from Los Angeles.