USPS will raise prices - here’s when the change will happen

(Gray News) – The Postal Service announced it will be raising prices for several services in January.

The price changes will take effect Jan. 18, 2026.

Priority Mail service prices will be raised 6.6%, Priority Mail Express service prices will be raised 5.1%, USPS Ground Advantage prices will be raised 7.8% and Parcel Select prices will be raised 6%.

The price of a First-Class Mail stamp will not change.

USPS said in a statement that “these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the organization with needed revenue.”