The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a temporary 8 percent surcharge on several of its most widely used shipping services, including Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express.
If approved, the change would take effect on April 26 and remain in place through January 17, 2027.
The proposed surcharge would also apply to USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select, but other services like First-Class Mail and standard postage stamps would not be affected.
The agency described the move as a temporary measure aimed at managing rising transportation costs, which have increased more rapidly than USPS has been able to adjust its base pricing structure.
Customers using Priority Mail and similar shipping options could see an approximate 8 percent increase in costs during the surcharge period, primarily affecting businesses and individuals who rely on these faster delivery services.
