The Postal Service has announced shipping service price changes to take effect Sunday, Jan. 18.
The USPS governors approved the proposed adjustments this week.
The changes would raise prices approximately 6.6 percent for Priority Mail, 5.1 percent for Priority Mail Express, 7.8 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 6 percent for Parcel Select.
Although mailing service price increases are based on the consumer price index, shipping service prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions. According to the governors, these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the organization with needed revenue.
USPS recently announced it would not raise mailing service prices in January.
As part of the Postal Service’s 10-year strategic transformation plan, the proposed price changes will support USPS in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving its public service mission — providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week — in a cost effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term.
The Postal Regulatory Commission will review the changes before they are scheduled to take effect.
The complete USPS price filing, with prices for all products, can be found on the commission’s website in the “Daily Listings” section. The price tables are also available on the Postal Service’s Postal Explorer website.
