USPS Announces Rate Increases for 2011

WASHINGTON, DC—The United States Postal Service (USPS) has filed new mailing service prices with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). The increases are limited by law to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) cap of 1.7 percent. The new rates are slated to take effect April 17.

In a statement, the USPS pointed out that it has been nearly two years since the last rate increase. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe noted that in an effort to continue improving customer relations within the mailing industry, he consulted with industry representatives on the effective date for new prices. Donahoe also said the USPS is relaxing some guidelines on the implementation of Intelligent Mail services.