The U.S. Postal Service ( USPS ) plans to increase shipping prices in January as it attempts to stabilize its finances while adapting to a rapidly changing postal delivery market. The proposed changes—which were recently approved by the service's governors—follow the release of its fiscal year 2025 financial results, which showed losses of $9 billion, despite a fairly modest revenue growth.

Why It Matters

Unlike most federal entities, USPS operates without taxpayer funding, relying almost entirely on postage and shipping purchases from consumers and businesses. So, increasing shipping prices is likely an attempt by the service to generate additional revenue so it can maintain its nationwide mail and package delivery services.

What To Know

The USPS’s new shipping prices are set to tak

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