USPS shipping service prices to increase Jan. 18, 2026
January 5, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is increasing shipping service prices by 5-8% starting January 18, 2026, including hikes for Priority Mail (6.6%), Ground Advantage (7.8%), Priority Mail Express (5.1%), and Parcel Select (6%). The price of a First-Class Mail stamp will remain unchanged for now.
The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
Source: U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Competitive Prices for 2026 usps.com, Nov. 14, 2025
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