The United States Postal Service (USPS) is considering cost-cutting measures that could slow down mail delivery for long-distance and rural areas, potentially adding an extra day to delivery times in these regions.

However, customers within 50 miles of major processing centers would receive faster service.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy explained that this change is necessary to save the Postal Service, which has faced financial challenges for over 15 years.

The proposed changes, which could save $30 billion over the next decade, are intended to make the USPS financially self-sufficient.

The changes would not take effect until after the November election, and the USPS will hold public hearings for feedback, Fox Business has reported.

The agency emphasized that these changes would not impact the upcoming election mail or peak season preparedness.

Written by B.C. Begley