Starting next week, sending a letter through the United States Postal Service (USPS) will cost more as the agency raises postage prices for several mailing services.
Beginning July 12, the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp will increase from 78 cents to 82 cents. According to the USPS, this increase is part of a broader adjustment that will raise mailing service prices by roughly 4.8%.
Along with the price increase for Forever stamps, other mailing products will also see increases. Domestic postcards will increase from 61 cents to 65 cents, while international postcards and one-ounce international letters will increase from $1.70 to $1.75. Metered one-ounce letters will also increase from 74 cents to 78 cents.
The price of a Forever stamp has increased 7 times since 2021, rising from 58 cents to the current 78 cents before the latest adjustment takes effect.
For residents who may only occasionally send mail through USPS, this increase just means another small added cost for sending a letter. However, since the stamps remain valid regardless of price changes, residents who may use USPS more frequently can purchase Forever stamps before the price change and continue using them after the increase.
The USPS said the rate adjustments are necessary to support its operations and continue providing mail service across the country, and are intended to address its ongoing financial challenges due to increased operational costs.
For more information, you can visit your local post office or the USPS website at usps.com.