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USPS Announces Proposed Temporary Price Increases For 2022 Holiday Season

The United States Postal Service, (USPS) has released its proposed temporary rate adjustment in expectation of increased number of packages being sent during the holiday season.

The planned peak-season pricing, which was approved by the Governors of the Postal Service on Tuesday, Aug. 9 would affect prices on various commercial and domestic competitive parcels.

Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM), First-Class Package Service (FCPS), Parcel Select and USPS Retail Ground are the ones set to have their prices go up, however, international packages are unaffected, according to USPS officials.

“Pending favorable review by the PRC, the temporary rates would go into effect at 12 a.m. Central on Oct. 2, and remain in place until 12 a.m. Central Jan. 22, 2023,” said officials with USPS.

This rate adjustment is “similar” to ones in past holiday seasons where the extra rate goes toward the extra handling needed to push through the busy fall and winter months.

“This seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service’s commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices,” said officials. “No structural changes are planned as part of this limited pricing initiative.” 

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Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express:

  • Commercial:
    • $0.75 increase for PM and PME Flat Rate Boxes and Envelopes.
    • $0.25 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-10 lbs.
    • $0.80 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-10 lbs.
    • $0.75 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
    • $2.80 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
    • $3.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
    • $6.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.
  • Retail:
    • $0.95 increase for PM and PME Flat Rate Boxes and Envelopes.
    • $0.30 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-10 lbs.
    • $1.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-10 lbs.
    • $0.95 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
    • $3.20 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
    • $3.25 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
    • $6.45 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select Ground, and USPS Retail Ground:

  • Commercial:
    • $0.25 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-10 lbs.
    • $0.40 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-10 lbs.
    • $0.75 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
    • $1.60 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
    • $3.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
    • $5.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.
  • Retail:
    • $0.30 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-10 lbs.
    • $0.60 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-10 lbs.
    • $0.95 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
    • $2.70 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
    • $3.25 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
    • $5.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.
Product Current Planned Increase
Parcel Select Destination

Delivery Unit (DDU)

Starts at $3.50 25 cents
Parcel Select DSCF Starts at $3.77 75 cents
Parcel Select DNDC Starts at $4.84 75 cents
USPS Connect Local Starts at $3.95 No change
Parcel Select Lightweight (DDU) Starts at $2.32 No change
Parcel Select Lightweight

(DSCF and DNDC)

Starts at $2.72 No change
Parcel Return Service Starts at $3.37 No change

 


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USPS Announces Proposed Temporary Price Increases For 2022 Holiday Season

2 comments

  1. Typical government, ripping off the American public even worse whrn we are approaching a recession !
    Thankfully I can transfer $$ to my family free with my bank app. Thankfully Amazon prime is free.

  2. Government increase of fees/taxes Never remain Temporary!

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