
The US Postal Service is raising rates for the holidays
CNN
For the third year in a row, the United States Postal Service is hiking the prices of its delivery services -- but just for a few months.
The postal service is requesting a temporary price increase on a variety of mail services for the peak holiday season to offset rising delivery costs. The USPS said in a statement the temporary rate adjustments are "similar to ones in past years that help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season."
The price increases, which will range from 25 cents to upwards of $6 per package, would go into effect on October 2, 2022 and last through January 22, 2023 for individuals and businesses on mailings that include Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and First-Class Package Service.

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