Prepare to pay a little extra when shipping through the U.S. Postal Service next year.
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed raising prices on several shipping services starting Jan. 18, 2026.
On Nov. 14, the agency filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission asking for price adjustments for four shipping services. Under the proposal, which was already approved by the governors of USPS, Ground Advantage would see the largest price increase at approximately 7.8 percent, followed by Priority Mail service at 6.6 percent, Parcel Select at 6.0 percent, and Priority Mail Express service at 5.1 percent.
However, USPS maintains that the cost of a First-Class Mail stamp will remain the same.
The Postal Service adjusts shipping service prices based on market conditions, while mailing service increases are tied to the consumer price index, according to the announcement. The board of governors said the new rates would keep the Postal Service competitive while generating needed revenue.
The changes are part of the agency’s 10-year transformation and network modernization plan. The Postal Service said the adjustments would help achieve its mission of providing a nationwide delivery network in a financially sustainable manner.
The Postal Regulatory Commission will review the proposed price changes before the scheduled effective date.
