Rate increases ahead: USPS files for July changes – From Logistics Strategies on Substack
The USPS has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of a proposed 7.4% increase in mailing service prices, slated to take effect July 13, 2025, pending PRC approval.
Among the proposed changes:
One bright spot: USPS is also proposing a 12% price reduction on postal insurance.
Logistics Strategies Take:
While these changes may seem minor line by line, they can add up quickly, especially for companies running high-volume mailings and hybrid fulfillment models.
What to Watch:
- USPS is filing two sets of prices for certain products due to proposed structural changes (including the elimination of Bound Printed Matter).
- E-commerce and catalog-heavy brands will need to closely monitor how changes to Marketing Mail and Package Services may affect current mailing strategies and customer communications.
- For B2B and direct-mail campaigns, this is yet another reason to review routing strategies and evaluate hybrid options between USPS, UPS, and regional carriers.
Your Move:
- Audit your USPS usage across departments (marketing, fulfillment, customer service).
- Model cost impact based on new base rates and any volume discounts.
- Stay updated on PRC decisions and downstream changes to rate structures.
The complete Postal Service price filing, with prices for all products, can be found on the commission’s website under the Daily Listings section.
The Mailing Services filing is Docket No. R2025-1. The price tables are also available on the Postal Service’s Postal Explorer website at pe.usps.com/PriceChange/Index
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