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What is Pricing in Proportion?
Since the 21st August 2006, the Royal Mail have changed the way that mail is priced by introducing a new pricing system called Pricing in Proportion. Previously, postage prices were based upon the weight of the item. The heavier the item, the higher the price. Pricing in Proportion also takes into consideration the physical size and thickness of the item, as well as the weight.
Why the change?
It costs Royal Mail more to sort, handle and deliver larger envelopes and items than they are currently charging customers to send. Large and irregular shaped packages take up more space in postbags and vans and cost more to handle. This means that most light but bulky items are priced below cost, whereas smaller, heavier items are generally overpriced. Royal Mail is changing their pricing system to more accurately reflect their costs.
Who will be affected?
All Royal Mail customers will be affected, but Royal Mail estimate that over 80% of mail will not change in price.
 What services are affected by Pricing in Proportion?
What services are partly affected by Pricing in Proportion?
What services are not affected by Pricing in Proportion?
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