USPS Temporarily Increasing Prices for Holiday Season
The U.S. Postal Service is increasing prices on some package services for the holiday shipping season to cover extra handling costs and align prices with competitive practices.
To ensure timely delivery for Christmas, the Postal Service recommends shipping parcels by mid-December, with specific deadlines for different services and destinations.
Temporary price increases for select USPS services during the holiday season include adjustments for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Parcel Select, and USPS Ground Advantage services.
Retail customers will see price increases based on weight and zones for Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Priority Mail Express, with adjustments ranging from $0.40 to $16 for different weight categories and zones.
Commercial customers will also experience price increases for Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Priority Mail Express based on weight and zones, with adjustments ranging from $0.30 to $13 for different weight categories and zones.
