USPS adds permanent postage surcharge, citing higher fuel costs
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service will make an 8% surcharge on selected postage prices permanent in 2027 and add a 3% price increase. The changes start Jan. 17, 2027, as the agency cites higher fuel costs and ongoing financial losses.Key Facts
- The USPS Board of Governors approved the 11% increase on selected postage prices.
- The 8% surcharge began as a temporary measure in April and will become permanent in 2027.
- The USPS will review the surcharge in July 2027 based on fuel prices during the first half of the year.
- Domestic shipping prices will rise by an average of 5.9% for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select.
- International shipping prices will rise by an average of 7.9% for four services, including Priority Mail International and First-Class Package International Service.
- The national average diesel price was $6.10 per gallon, compared with $3.76 a year earlier.
- The USPS reported a $6.5 billion loss for fiscal year 2026, down from a $9 billion loss the previous year.
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