USPS Proposes New Deals and Prices for Business Mail
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail products. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, with a chance to comment by March 31, 2026. These changes could mean new options or prices for certain mail services soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Filing to Change Priority Mail Contract 236
The Postal Service filed Amendment One to “Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 236” (Docket No. CP2024-545) with the Commission on March 23, 2026. The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing the negotiated service agreement and invites public comment by March 31, 2026; public portions are available on the Commission website and sealed materials require compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301 to access.
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