Shipping a gift to a loved one this holiday season could cost a little more than usual.

The U.S. Postal Service announced Aug. 25 that it filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission regarding a “temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season.” The agency says the price increase serves to “help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.”

The adjustment would affect prices for the following retail and commercial domestic parcels: Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select. The Postal Service said no other products or services would be affected.

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