Thursday, April 10, 2025
USPS recommends new prices
The changes are slated to take effect in July
USPS has notified the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect Sunday, July 13.
The proposed adjustments, approved by the Postal Service governors, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 7.4 percent.
The commission will review the changes before they are scheduled to take effect. If favorably reviewed, the changes would include:
• Letters (1 ounce): 73 cents (current), 78 cents (planned)
• Letters (metered 1 ounce): 69 cents (current), 74 cents (planned)
• Domestic postcards: 56 cents (current), 62 cents (planned)
• International postcards: $1.65 (current), $1.70 (planned)
• International letter (1 ounce): $1.65 (current), $1.70 (planned)
The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters would increase from 28 cents to 29 cents.
The Postal Service is also seeking price adjustments for the Special Services products. USPS plans to reduce the price of postal insurance when mailing an item by 12 percent.
As changes in the mailing and shipping marketplace continue, these price adjustments are needed to achieve the financial stability sought by the organization’s Delivering for America 10-year plan. USPS prices remain among the most affordable in the world.
Following a directive from the Postal Regulatory Commission, USPS is filing two sets of prices for Marketing Mail and Package Services products. While only one set of rates will go into effect on July 13, these prices address the pending proposal to eliminate Bound Printed Matter and expand Marketing Mail, pending the commission’s approval. USPS will release additional communications to address price changes in these categories.
The complete USPS price filing can be found on the commission’s website. Price tables are also available on the Postal Explorer website.
You’ve got mail
New notifications are available for Informed Delivery customers
Most customers who use USPS Informed Delivery can now choose to get emails notifying them when their mail has been delivered.
USPS Informed Delivery allows customers to preview their incoming letter-size mail and manage their package deliveries. Customers can access the service from their email, on usps.com and through the USPS Mobile app.
The delivery notification feature is for letters and flat-size mail.
Customers can sign up for the notifications by logging into their USPS Informed Delivery account, selecting the “Settings” tab and then checking the box to turn on the “Mail Delivery Notification” emails.
The delivery notification feature is not yet available for customers with P.O. Boxes and in certain ZIP Codes, including special overseas addresses belonging to military bases and diplomatic establishments.
More information about USPS Informed Delivery is available on usps.com.
April 17, 2025
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‘Cooking with Class’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar for a live cooking demonstration making nutritious Thai spring rolls.
The session, “Cooking with Class: Thai Spring Rolls,” will be held Thursday, April 17, at noon Eastern.
Representatives from GEHA, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
WestPac Area, Pennsylvania 1 District on top in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.16 percent during the week ending April 4, down 0.42 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected April 9.
WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.45 percent, while Central ranked last with a 96.94 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Pennsylvania 1, part of Atlantic Area, ranked first with a 98.47 percent rating, while Hawaii, part of WestPac Area, ranked last with a 94.49 percent rating.
Scanning data allows customers to track their mail and packages, which helps USPS deliver excellent service, boost loyalty and drive revenue.
To see the latest data, go to the Informed Visibility website and select “Customer Experience,” followed by “DES 2 Scan Performance.” Postal Service employees must request Informed Visibility access through eAccess.
Postal Posts looks at applying for passports
The latest entry on Postal Posts, the USPS blog, explains the passport application process for customers.
Jennifer Vo, the Postal Service’s retail and Post Office operations vice president, wrote the post, which was published April 8.
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USPS recommends new prices
The changes are slated to take effect in July
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‘Cooking with Class’
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WestPac Area, Pennsylvania 1 District on top in scanning
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Postal Posts looks at applying for passports