On September 5th, the USPS filed a request for a rate increase with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). The rate increase will be limited to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved this rate increase on Oct. 3, 2024. The rate increase took effect Oct. 6th and continue through January 19, 2025.
This rate increase corresponds to their competitors:
UPS Demand Surcharge – Oct 27, 2024 through January 18, 2025
- UPS Ground Residential: $1.50 – $7.05 per package
- FedEx Demand Surcharge: Oct 28, 2024 through January 19, 2025
- First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, 2Day, 2Day A.M., Express Saver: $1–$2 per package
- FedEx Ground residential shipments, FedEx Home Delivery residential shipments: $0.30–$0.55 per package
- FedEx Ground Economy Package Services: $1.90–$3.15 per package
USPS Temporary Rate – Priority Mail Commercial and Ground Advantage
| Zones | Weight | $ Increase |
| 1-4 | 0-3 lbs | $.30 |
| 1-4 | 4-10 lbs | $.45 |
| 1-4 | 11-25 lbs | $.75 |
| 1-4 | 26-70 lbs | $3.00 |
| 5-9 | 0-3 lbs | $.70 |
| 5-9 | 4-10 lbs | $1.25 |
| 5-9 | 11-25 lbs | $2.75 |
| 5-9 | 26-70 lbs | $7.00 |
Public Comment by 9/25
