USPS Proposes New Stamp Prices For Summer
Stamp prices could be going up again this summer, and the increase may hit sooner than you think.
The United States Postal Service has announced plans to raise the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp beginning July 12, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission.
How Much Stamp Prices Could Increase
Under the proposed changes, the cost of a Forever stamp would increase by 4 cents, going from 78 cents to 82 cents.
Other mailing services would also see price increases, including metered letters, postcards, and international mail.
Domestic postcards would rise from 61 cents to 65 cents, while international postcards and one-ounce international letters would increase from $1.70 to $1.75.
The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters would remain unchanged at 29 cents.
Why Prices Are Going Up
The Postal Service says the increase is part of a broader effort to address rising operational costs and ongoing financial challenges.
USPS officials noted that the agency does not typically receive tax dollars for operating expenses and instead relies on postage and service revenue to fund its operations.
Even with the proposed increase, the Postal Service says its mailing prices remain among the most affordable in the world.
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What Happens Next
The proposed changes must still be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission before they can take effect.
If approved, the new prices would begin on July 12.
For customers, it could mean paying a little more to send everyday mail, from letters to postcards, later this year.
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