Postal Commission Eyes Global Rate Changes at UPU Congress
Published Date: 4/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Commission is asking for your thoughts on new ideas for international mail rates before the big UPU Congress. This affects anyone interested in how mail prices are set and could lead to changes in mailing costs. You’ve got a chance to speak up soon, so don’t miss the deadline to share your views!
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UPU international mail rate review
You can submit comments to the Postal Regulatory Commission about proposals for international mail rates that will be considered at the upcoming Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress. The Commission opened a docket to gather public views on whether those proposals meet its standards for modern rate regulation, and this process could lead to changes in international mailing costs.
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