USPS proposes raising rates from January 17, 2027, and making its fuel surcharge permanent
The United States Postal Service (USPS) presented a proposal to raise rates from January 17, 2027: an average increase of 5.9% on domestic options such as Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select, and 7.9% on four international services. It also seeks to make its fuel surcharge permanent, moving from 8% to 11%. First-Class Mail stamps and Competitive PO Boxes would be excluded. The Postal Regulatory Commission must review the initiative.
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- Average 5.9% increase on domestic shipping such as Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select.
- International services in the proposal would rise 7.9% on average, with a reorganization of country rate groups.
- The fuel surcharge would go from 8% to 11% permanently, with a review in July 2027.
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