The PRC (Postal Regulatory Commission) has approved the requested changes for postal rates. The biggest change in this rate change is the cost to send a metered letter will increase by two cents, while stamp users will see a three-cent increase. Despite this increase, postage meter users can still save money as metered mail will still save five cents per letter over stamp users. The Postal Service’s market dominant price changes were developed in light of this recent PRC ruling and are a major component of their Delivering for America 10-Year Plan. For more information about their 10-year plan, you can visit their Delivering for America webpage.

Here’s a brief highlight of some of the changes that will take effect on August 29, 2021:

Under the current pricing model and the upcoming rate changes, the Postal Service still has some of the lowest letter-mail postage rates in the industrialized world and continues to offer a great value in shipping.

There is currently no action needed by customers. We will keep our Rate Change Hub up-to-date with the latest information.

To make keeping track of the current rates easier, FP has created a Rate Change Cheat Sheet. This covers the current rates for several of the most popular types of mailing, including: First-Class Mail, First-Class Package Services, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and USPS Extra Services. Click on the image below or on the link to download the 2021 Rate Change Cheat Sheet.

Sources:

U.S. Postal Service Proceeds with Request for Postal Rate Change

United States Postal Service Unveils 10-Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence

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