“These temporary changes will support the Postal Service in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving our public service mission — providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week — in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term,” the USPS said in a statement.
Retail customers can expect to pay between 40 cents and $3 more for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage packages for Zones 1-4 (destinations that are closer to the shipping location). For farther destinations, the increase on Priority Mail will range from 90 cents (for packages that are 0-3 lbs) to $7 (for those between 26-70 lbs.) Ground advantage for longer trips will cost between 50 cents and $5.75.
Priority Mail Flat Rate will see an increase of $1.45 for large flat-rate boxes, while others will cost 90 cents more. The Priority Mail express flat rate will jump $2 for envelopes.
And customers who use Priority Mail Express can expect to spend between $1.10 and $16 more, depending on package size and the distance it will need to travel.
