US Postal Service announces shipping price increases for January 2026

Investing.com -- The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission for shipping price increases to take effect January 18, 2026, following approval by the USPS governors.

The proposed adjustments would raise prices by approximately 6.6 percent for Priority Mail service, 5.1 percent for Priority Mail Express service, 7.8 percent for USPS Ground Advantage, and 6.0 percent for Parcel Select.

While shipping prices are primarily adjusted based on market conditions, the Postal Service confirmed it will not increase prices for Mailing Services in January, meaning the price of a First-Class Mail stamp will remain unchanged.

The governors believe these new rates will maintain the Postal Service’s competitiveness while generating needed revenue. These changes are part of the organization’s 10-year transformation plan aimed at achieving financial sustainability and service excellence.

The price adjustments support the creation of a revitalized organization capable of fulfilling its public service mission of providing nationwide mail and package delivery at least six days a week in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner.

The Postal Regulatory Commission will review the changes before they take effect. Complete price information is available on the PRC website under Docket No. CP2026-2 and on the Postal Service’s Postal Explorer website.

The United States Postal Service, an independent federal establishment required to be self-financing, is celebrating its 250th year of service. It delivers mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week, receiving no tax dollars for operating expenses and relying on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

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