The US Postal Service reported a $2.5 billion loss in its third quarter, indicating that its long-running financial difficulties remain unresolved. The result matters because persistent losses can increase pressure for operational changes, higher prices or further policy support.

The supplied article text contains no reporting beyond the headline, so the causes of the loss, the relevant quarter’s dates and comparisons with earlier results cannot be confirmed. USPS has faced structural financial pressures for years, including declining traditional mail volumes and the costs of maintaining a nationwide delivery network.