3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and a larger 9.2 percent for Parcel Select. The price of a Priority Mail flat rate envelope (size 12-1/2″ x 9-1/2″) will jump from $10.45 to $10.78 while ...

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These hikes were approved by the USPS Board of Governors in November of 2024. Priority Mail rates are up 3.2%. With rates stating at $10.10 for Flat Rate Envelopes, $10.65, for USPS Flat Rate ...

While USPS typically offers the cheapest options, UPS and FedEx prices are competitive. All three carriers offer flat-rate shipping options. USPS cannot ship packages weighing more than 70 pounds.

The governors of USPS said they believe these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the agency with needed revenue. While shipping services increase, prices will not ...