USPS Won’t Raise Its Rates in 2010

WASHINGTON, DC—We interrupt this recession for a minor piece of good news, especially for those whose business relies on the U.S. Postal Service. After several consecutive years of rate increases, the USPS is holding the line in 2010.

In an internal postal memo, Postmaster General John Potter announced there would be no rise in prices next year for market-dominant products, including first class mail, standard mail, periodicals and single-piece parcel post. Clearly, of most interest to printers is standard (advertising) mail and periodicals, though some billing does go through first class.