August 7, 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss Post price hike rejected by national watchdog
Price watchdog blocks proposed postal rate increases for 2026, saving consumers from CHF70.9 million in additional costs
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- The Swiss price watchdog has blocked the majority of Swiss Post's proposed price increases for 2026.
- Swiss Post originally requested price measures totaling CHF 70.9 million.
- CHF 50.1 million of the proposed increases will not be implemented.
- Price hikes for A and B Mail single items and P.O. boxes have been prevented.
- Swiss Post cited a 'challenging financing situation' as the reason for the requested hikes.
By The Numbers
CHF 70.9 million
Total proposed price increase
CHF 50.1 million
Total savings for consumers
CHF 20.8 million
Allowed price measures
They Said
"The price increases applied for were examined and it was concluded that no revenue-increasing measures were necessary for 2026."
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