Next time you go to the post office to send a package, you'll likely find that prices are higher as the United States Postal Service (USPS) is officially moving forward with price increases this week.

The postal service previously announced that priority mail will increase by 6.6 percent on January 18.

The Postal Regulatory Commission finds more flexibility to set higher mail prices didn’t help USPS address its long-term financial problems.

Postmark dates for mail sent through the USPS may no longer match when you mail items due to operational changes. Manual ...

Since First-Class and Certified Mail rates are not affected by the January 2026 USPS increase, and because Send Certified Mail offers pricing that beats retail USPS rates, organizations gain greater ...

In mid-2025, David P. Steiner, who serves as the 76th Postmaster General, said he supports maintaining the agency's ...

See how much more you'll be paying for postal services.

As of Jan. 18, the U.S. Postal Service has increased prices on some mail services and changes postmark rules. Here’s what ...

The USPS said Ground Advantage costs were increased on average by 7.8%, Priority Mail by 6.6%, Parcel Select by 6%, Priority Mail Express by 5.1% and Connect Local by 4.9%. The actual percentage ...

Starting in 2026, USPS postmarks may no longer show the day mail was dropped off, which could cause documents to appear late ...

At least once a year, the United States Post Office updates prices to keep up with market conditions. The organization has ...