On March 11, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February 2026 Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Based on this release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for rural carriers will decrease 2.0¢ to 95.0¢ per mile. This EMA rate will be effective April 4, 2026 (Pay Period 09-2026).
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