USPS plans to raise package rates in 2027: 5.9% for domestic shipments and 7.9% for international ones
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that starting January 17, 2027 it expects to apply new package rates, with average increases of 5.9% for domestic shipments and 7.9% for international ones, plus an 11% fuel surcharge on certain services. The Board of Governors approved making permanent the temporary 8% surcharge introduced in April 2026 and adding three points. The changes are pending review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The agency justified the measure by the rising cost of diesel.
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- The new package rates would take effect on January 17, 2027, with average increases of 5.9% for domestic services and 7.9% for international ones.
- The fuel surcharge would rise from a temporary 8% to 11%, after approval by the Board of Governors; review by the Postal Regulatory Commission is pending.
- The standard First-Class Mail stamp, at 82 cents, is not included in the increase.
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