“USPS is pushing for an increase on shipping prices this holiday season.”
Shipping a gift to a loved one this holiday season could cost a little more than usual.
The U.S. Postal Service announced Aug. 25 that it filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission regarding a “temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season.” The agency says the price increase serves to “help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.”
The adjustment would affect prices for the following retail and commercial domestic parcels: Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select. The Postal Service said no other products or services would be affected.
If approved, the new rates would take effect at midnight CT Oct. 4 and remain in place until midnight Jan. 17, 2027.
Which USPS services would get a price increase?
According to the announcement, the planned price changes include:
Retail
Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zones 1-4
More information at:
https://www.aol.com/articles/usps-announces-price-increases-2026-163629000.html
