USPS is getting ready to implement rate increases for Ground Advantage and other services in 2026.

The U.S. Postal Service plans to implement shipping price increases on January 18, 2026, with average hikes of 7.8% for Ground Advantage, 6% for Parcel Select, 6.6% for Priority Mail, and 5.1% for Priority Mail Express. These approved increases aim to enhance competitiveness and generate necessary revenue amid ongoing financial losses, which totaled $9 billion in fiscal 2025. The Postal Service's strategy appears focused on attracting heavier, short-distance shipments, even as it experiences lower volume. Operating revenue did rise slightly by 1.2% year-over-year, driven by Ground Advantage and strategic pricing.