EMA to Decrease 3.0 Cents Effective October 3, 2026 (Pay Period 22)

On September 11, 2026 the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August 2026 Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which established the Private Transportation Index at 296.098, a decrease from the May 2026 Index of 305.154. Therefore, based on the CPI-W release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for rural carriers will decrease 3.0¢ to $1.04 per mile.

This EMA rate will be effective October 3, 2026 (Pay Period 22-2026).

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