FILE PHOTO: A United States Postal Service mail delivery truck is seen in Queens, New York City, U.S., May 9, 2022.

The United States Postal Service is seeking approval for an 11% price hike on domestic priority mail and packages in January. The adjustment replaces a temporary 8% surcharge from April as transportation expenses rose $225 million. The agency reported an annual $6.5 billion loss, forcing lawmakers to weigh federal funding.