USPS Recommends New ‘Competitive Prices’ for 2026

USPS is recommending new “competitive prices” for 2026, impacting Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select.




The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Shipping Services price changes to take effect January 18, 2026. The proposed adjustments were approved by the governors of USPS.

The change would raise prices 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.

As the Postal Service previously announced, the organization will not raise prices in January for Mailing Services. This means the price of a First-Class Mail stamp will not change.

Although Mailing Services price increases are based on the consumer price index, Shipping Services prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions. The governors believe these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the organization with needed revenue.



According to USPS, these proposed changes will support creation of a revitalized organization capable of achieving its public service mission — providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week — in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term, just as the U.S. Congress has intended, as part of the Postal Service’s network modernization and transformation plan.

The PRC will review the changes before they are scheduled to take effect.