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USPS Proposes 7.4% Stamp Price Hike for Stability

4/9/2025

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The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of a First-Class Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents, effective July 13, pending regulatory approval.
This 7.4% increase aims to enhance financial stability.
Additional mailing services, such as postcards and metered letters, will also experience price hikes.
The proposal supports the USPS's 10-year plan initiated by former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

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Story summary

The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of a First-Class Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents, effective July 13, pending regulatory approval.
This 7.4% increase aims to enhance financial stability.
Additional mailing services, such as postcards and metered letters, will also experience price hikes.
The proposal supports the USPS's 10-year plan initiated by former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.