The U.S. Postal Service has announced a temporary price increase on select package services, effective October 5, 2025 through January 18, 2026. This adjustment is designed to offset the extra handling costs during peak shipping months and align USPS pricing with competitive market practices. To make sure your holiday shipments arrive in time for Christmas, the USPS recommends shipping parcels by mid December.
What Prices are Being Affected?
Both retail and commercial customers will see increases based on package weight and shipping zones. The changes are as follows:
Retail:
Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4
- $0.40 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
- $0.60 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
- $0.95 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
- $3.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs and Oversized.
Priority Mail Zone 5-9
- $0.90 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
- $1.45 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
- $3.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
- $7.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail Flat Rate
- $1.45 for Large Flat Rate Boxes.
- $0.90 for all other Flat Rate Products.
USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9
- $0.50 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
- $1.00 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
- $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
- $5.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs and Oversized.
Priority Mail Express
- $1.10 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
- $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
- $2.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
- $4.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
- $3.90 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
- $9.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
- $9.75 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
- $16.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail Express Flat Rate
- $2.00 increase for Flat Rate Envelopes.
Commercial:
Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4, and Parcel Select (all entries)
- $0.30 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs and Cubic Tiers 1-3.
- $0.45 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs and Cubic Tiers 4-5 (PM), 4-9 (GA).
- $0.75 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs and Cubic Tier 10 (GA).
- $2.25 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs and Oversized.
Priority Mail Zone 5-9
- $0.70 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs and Cubic Tiers 1-3.
- $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs and Cubic Tiers 4-5.
- $2.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
- $6.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail Flat Rate
- $1.25 for Large Flat Rate Boxes.
- $0.70 for all other Flat Rate Products.
USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9
- $0.35 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs and Cubic Tiers 1-3.
- $0.75 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs and Cubic Tiers 4-9.
- $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs and Cubic Tier 10.
- $5.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs and Oversized.
Priority Mail Express:
- $1.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
- $1.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
- $1.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
- $3.95 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
- $3.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
- $7.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
- $8.95 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
- $13.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.
Priority Mail Express Flat Rate
- $1.75 for Flat Rate Envelopes
Commercial customers will see slightly lower increases, but the impact on high-volume shippers could still be significant. See the full announcement on USPS's site here.
Why It Matters
For businesses relying on USPS during the holidays, these changes could affect your shipping & delivery budgets and maybe even your delivery timelines. With deadlines for Christmas delivery ranging from December 17 to December 20, planning ahead is more important than ever.
How TROY Group Supports Your Mailing & Shipping
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- Save on shipping costs: SendPro postage meters save you 4 cents for every first class letter you send.
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- Never overpay on postage: SendPro postage meters are connected to USPS networks, so rates and discounts are always accurate. '
Stay Ahead of the Game
While USPS’s temporary price increases may be unavoidable, planning ahead with the right technology can help you come out on top. TROY Group is here to support your business with solutions that keep your operations running smoothly, without worrying about extra costs for your mailings.
Need help preparing for the season? Contact us today to learn how TROY can optimize your print and mailing workflows.
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