USPS Jacking Up Package Prices – Mail Costs Climb Once More
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Rule
Summary
The Postal Service is updating prices and rules for some of its competitive mail products, like Priority Mail and Parcel Select. These changes affect businesses and customers who use these services, with new prices kicking in soon to keep things fair and efficient. Expect some tweaks in how you send packages and what it costs, starting shortly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Priority Mail & Parcel Select Price Change
If you use Priority Mail or Parcel Select, the Postal Service is changing prices for those competitive products. These new prices will take effect starting shortly and will change what businesses and customers pay to send packages.
Mailing Standards Updated for Packages
The Postal Service is updating mailing standards in the Domestic Mail Manual for competitive products like Priority Mail and Parcel Select. These changes affect how businesses and customers prepare and send packages and will take effect starting shortly.
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