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USPS Suspends Retirement Contributions, Raises Prices to Offset Losses

4/11/2026

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USPS Financial Moves

The United States Postal Service (USPS) suspended employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System, effective April 10, to free up about $2.5 billion for the current fiscal year.
USPS has reported cumulative losses of $118 billion since 2007, with declining mail volumes worsening the financial strain.
The agency will raise prices on certain services by 8 percent, effective April 26, to cover rising transportation costs.

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USPS Price Increase

The United States Postal Service (USPS) plans to raise prices pending Postal Regulatory Commission approval.
A First-Class Mail Forever stamp will rise from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective July 12, 2026.
The price plan follows the suspension of contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to conserve cash.
Keep US Posted (consumer advocacy group) challenges USPS's financial claims, urging cost control rather than revenue increases.

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USPS Financial Moves

The United States Postal Service (USPS) suspended employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System, effective April 10, to free up about $2.5 billion for the current fiscal year.
USPS has reported cumulative losses of $118 billion since 2007, with declining mail volumes worsening the financial strain.
The agency will raise prices on certain services by 8 percent, effective April 26, to cover rising transportation costs.

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