The US Postal Service gets more time to argue about how much it can charge

The US Postal Service asked for more time to comment on proposed rules about its shipping rates. The Postal Regulatory Commission agreed and added a deadline for replies. This means the process of setting new rates will take longer than planned.

The Postal Service wants to change how it charges for package delivery, especially for its 'market dominant' products. These are services where it has little competition, like First-Class Mail and Marketing Mail. Extending the comment period delays any potential changes to these rates. This gives the Postal Service more time to build its case, and its competitors more time to respond.