DHL Group to Raise Postage Rates in Germany

08:16 AM EDT, 10/20/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Deutsche Post (DHL.F), d/b/a DHL Group, will raise its postage rates in Germany from Jan. 1, 2027, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing a company statement. The move, which came amid rising costs and regulatory pressure, would see the price of a standard domestic letter increasing to 1.15 euros from 0.95 euro. The freight giant will boost the rates for international mail to 1.45 euros from 1.25 euros. The rate changes require approval from Germany's Federal Network Agency. DHL Group did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.