# USPS Proposes 5.9% Shipping Price Hike

> USPS seeks 5.9% shipping price increase after $6.5 billion loss.
- Title: USPS Proposes 5.9% Shipping Price Hike · Dallas Express
- Summary: USPS seeks 5.9% shipping price increase after $6.5 billion loss. USPS proposed a 5.9% average increase in domestic package shipping prices and a permanent…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/business-markets/usps-seeks-5-9-shipping-price-increase-after-6-5-billion-loss
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-11-13T14:47:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: usps, shipping prices, fuel surcharge, domestic package, priority mail, fiscal year loss, postal regulatory commission, news, politics
## USPS Proposes Price Increase
USPS proposed an average 5.9% increase in domestic package shipping prices and a permanent fuel surcharge for 2027.
## Fiscal Year Loss Reported
USPS reported a $6.5 billion net loss for the fiscal year ending September 30, down from $9 billion a year earlier.
## Fuel Surcharge Details
USPS wants to convert the temporary 8% transportation charge into a permanent 11% fuel surcharge, excluding international products.
## Implementation Timeline
The changes will take effect on January 17, 2027, after regulatory review by the Postal Regulatory Commission.
## Impact on Shipping Volumes
USPS handled 359 million fewer pieces in shipping, a 5.3% decline, despite a 5.1% rise in shipping and package revenue.
## Fiscal Year Financials
Operating revenue climbed 3% to $82.9 billion, but operating expenses reached $89.4 billion.
## Key takeaway

USPS proposed a 5.9% average increase in domestic package shipping prices and a permanent 11% fuel surcharge to address a $6.5 billion fiscal year loss.