USPS Announces 6% Rate Increase for Peak Season

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will levy a 6 percent average rate hike for several package shipping services during the 2026 peak season, according to

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will levy a 6 percent average rate hike for several package shipping services during the 2026 peak season, according to an agency filing Tuesday. The temporary holiday rate hikes, which are pending review from the Postal Regulatory Commission, would impact retail and commercial USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail […]