On June 10, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May 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 increase 12.0¢ to $1.07 per mile. This EMA rate will be effective June 27, 2026 (Pay Period 15-2026).
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