Postal Regulatory Commission Approves U.S. Postal Service Price Increases Set for April 26

The Postal Regulatory Commission approved both adjustments to First Class Mail services, as well as for competitive express and parcel shipping changes.

The First Class Mail retail service will remain at 49c, but with additional ounces increasing from 21 to 22c, and postcards rising to 35c.

On average, First Class Mail rates will rise by just under 2 percent, with presorted letter and card rates rising by 2.422 percent, flats by 2.437 percent and parcels 10.18 percent.