USPS Announces Shipping Price Changes for 2027

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to raise shipping rates in 2027, citing mounting financial pressures and a $6.5 billion fiscal loss in fiscal year 2026. Domestic shipping prices for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select will increase by an average of 5.9%, while international rates will climb by approximately 7.9%.

The additional 8% transportation-related surcharge, introduced in April, will become a permanent fuel surcharge, rising to 11% due to higher fuel costs. USPS Postmaster General David Steiner acknowledged the agency's critical financial condition, stating that drastic changes may be necessary, including reducing post office numbers and marketing mail service levels.

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