USPS Announces 2020 Postage Rate Increase

WASHINGTON - The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for a price change to take effect January, 26, 2020.

The proposed prices, approved by the Governors of the Postal Service, would raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 1.9 percent. Shipping Services price increases vary by product. For example, Priority Mail Express would increase 3.5 percent and Priority Mail would increase 4.1 percent, on average.

Although Mailing Services price increases are based on the Consumer Price Index, Shipping Services prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions. The Governors believe these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the agency with needed revenue.

If favorably reviewed by the PRC, the new prices will include no increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, which would remain at 55 cents. The single-piece letter additional ounce price would remain at 15 cents. Also unchanged would be the prices of postcard stamps at 35 cents, and 1-ounce flats at $1.

The USPS has stated that they will offer the same promotions in 2020 as they had in 2019.

Mktg Mail DNDC letters drop ship discount reduced 10.5%; DSCF discount reduced 8.7%. Mktg Mail Carrier Route letters DNDC drop ship discount reduced 10.5%; DSCF discount reduced 13.0%