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Some USPS Parcel Prices Could Rise for the Holiday Rush
The temporary hike affects Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other services, with some shipments rising by as much as $10.50, USPS said.
- On Tuesday, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission proposing a 6% average rate increase for package shipping during the 2026 holiday peak season.
- The Postal Service intends to use temporary rate adjustments to offset higher handling and operational costs associated with managing increased package volume during holiday peak shipping demand.
- These rate changes, pending regulatory approval, affect Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select shipments, exceeding the 4.9% to 5.8% average increases from 2025.
- Pending favorable review, the temporary rates will take effect on October 4 and remain in place until January 17, 2027, bringing prices in line with "competitive practices."
- FedEx has already announced its 2026 peak-season fees, while OnTrac will increase surcharges from October 24 through January 15, 2027; as of Wednesday, UPS has not yet announced its schedule.
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