Postal Service Proposes New Competitive Mail Deals
Published Date: 6/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to weigh in by June 11, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, with possible new pricing or service tweaks coming soon. It’s your chance to speak up before these changes might take effect!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Business shipping contract review
The Postal Service filed requests to modify negotiated service agreements for competitive products (Docket Nos. CP2024-354 and K2025-1622). These filings (accepted April 3, 2026 and June 3, 2026) could change pricing or service terms for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, Commercial ePacket Contract 5, and Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 822. Comments are due June 11, 2026.
Customers of special mail options alerted
If you use special or negotiated Postal Service mail options, the Postal Service has proposed additions or modifications to those competitive agreements that could change pricing or service features. The Postal Regulatory Commission has opened these filings for review and invites public comment by June 11, 2026 (see Docket Nos. CP2024-354 and K2025-1622).
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