Shop Talk: Understanding Postal: The USPS Price Increase Request
What's an Exigent Price Increase?
The Postal and Accountability Enhancement Act allows the USPS to file for a price increase above the annual rate of inflation in extraordinary and exceptional circumstances.
The USPS argues that it needs an exigent price increase because of a significant decline in mail volume caused by the recession and the diversion of First Class mail to electronic alternatives.
- Companies:
- United States Postal Service
- Places:
- US
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