The Postal Service has notified the Postal Regulatory Commission of shipping services price changes to take effect Sunday, July 13.
The USPS Board of Governors approved the proposed adjustments this week.
The changes would raise domestic shipping services prices approximately 6.3 percent for Priority Mail service, 7.1 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 7.6 percent for Parcel Select. Prices are not changing for Priority Mail Express service.
Although mailing services price increases are based on the consumer price index, shipping services prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions. According to the USPS governors, these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the organization with needed revenue.
In April, USPS notified the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes, also to take effect July 13.
As part of the 10-year comprehensive strategic Delivering for America plan, the proposed changes will support the Postal Service 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 can be found on the commission’s website. Price tables are also available on the Postal Explorer website.
