Newsweek - Shipping costs through the U.S. Postal Service are set to rise in early 2026 after the agency filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission on November 14, 2025. The proposed changes, approved by USPS governors this week, are scheduled to take effect on January 18. If implemented as planned, Priority Mail prices would increase by about 6.6 percent, while Priority Mail Express would rise roughly 5.1 percent. USPS Ground Advantage would see a larger increase of about 7.8 percent, and Parcel Select rates would go up by approximately 6.0 percent.
USPS explained that shipping prices are handled differently from traditional mailing services. While Mailing Services are generally adjusted based on inflation, Shipping Services are set in response to market conditions. As a result, the Postal Service has confirmed it will not raise Mailing Services prices in January, meaning the cost of a First-Class Mail stamp will remain the same—78 cents—for now.
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