USPS ‘holiday season’ is getting longer and prices soaring

While we’re having a summer binge, the holiday season seems far away.However, the holiday package US Postal Service It’s worth thinking this far ahead this winter. of announced by the U.S. Postal Service Their planned peak season prices.

“This temporary rate adjustment is similar to adjustments made in previous years to help cover the extra fees associated with peak holiday package shipments,” their statement explained. enacted in 2020 and 2021. Here’s what you need to know about how much more you’ll need to pay if you send your package through USPS in the next few months.

How much more will it cost to send a package this holiday season?

First, the biggest change expected this year is how USPS defines “peak season.” After the Postal Regulatory Commission gives its approval (which is to be expected), the price spike will go into effect. From October 2nd to January 22ndThis length of time is worth noting. For 2020 and 2021, these surcharges ended on his December 26th.

Here’s an overview of how much the price will go up in percentage terms:

• Priority Mail Express (PME) increases the average rate by 2.2%..

• Priority Mail (PM) sees an average price increase of 6.3%.
• First-Class Package Service (FCPS) has an average rate increase of 8.%.
• Parcel Select and USPS Retail Ground see an average price increase of 6.2%..

actually, This means that the price of a package shipped with Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail can go up from 25 cents to over $6. and bOther commercial and retail deliveries are affected. Commercial PM and PME flat rate boxes and envelopes will be increased by 75 cents. Retail PM and PME flat rate boxes and envelopes will be increased by 95 cents.

See full list Click here for price changesYou can also get a specific number of shipping costs for your package at any time of the year. Post office fee calculator.

These price changes are 10-year plan for postal business restructuring This is intended to make the organization “self-sustaining high performance”. The USPS has not yet announced anything about expected delays during peak season, but Here’s a guide to planning for slow mail service.-Just in case.