On January 16th, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved new rates for the USPS Competitive products, including Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail and Ground Advantage.

Here is a breakdown of some of the increases, and in comparison to the “Temporary Pricing” from Oct. 6 – Jan. 18th.

USPS Competitive Product Pricing   
July 14, 2024 – July 13, 2025    
      
ServiceProductJuly 14 – Oct. 5Oct. 6 – Jan. 18Jan 19 – July 13*July 24 v Jan 25
Priority Mail ExpressFlat Rate Envelope$30.45$32.00$31.403.1%
Priority Mail ExpressLegal Flat Rate Envelope$30.65$32.20$31.653.3%
Priority Mail ExpressPadded Flat Rate Envelope$31.20$32.75$32.253.4%
Priority Mail  RetailFlat Rate Envelopes$9.85$10.45$10.102.5%
Priority Mail  RetailLegal Flat Rate Envelope$10.15$10.75$10.402.5%
Priority Mail  RetailPadded Flat Rate Envelope$10.60$11.20$10.852.4%
Priority Mail  RetailSmall Flat Rate Box$10.40$11.00$10.652.4%
Priority Mail  RetailMedium Flat Rate Boxes$18.40$19.30$19.154.1%
Priority Mail  RetailLarge Flat Rate Boxes$24.75$26.00$26.306.3%
       
USPS Ground Advantage  Retail4.9% 
*Rates adjustment expected July 13, 2025     

CP2024-631

Public Comment by 9/25