U.S. Postal Service seeks hike in price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents in July

The USPS is facing a severe financial crisis and could run out of money early in 2027. The agency has proposed hiking stamp prices along with other measures.

USPS Stamp Price Increase 2026: First-Class Mail Could Rise Toward $1 During Financial Struggles

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed raising the cost of a First-Class "Forever" stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents, a roughly 5% increase that could take effect as early as July 2026 if ...
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USPS proposes raising price of first-class stamps

Stamp prices could be going up again this summer. The United States Postal Service is proposing a four-cent increase for its First-Class Mail Forever Stamp. If approved, that would bring the price to ...
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First-Class Mail Delivers Salty, Sunny and Sandy Vibes

A Day at the Beach stamps add a touch of sunshine to correspondence BURLINGAME, Calif., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service is sharing one of summer's greatest pleasures — A Day at ...
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USPS seeking to raise price of first-class stamps. Here's what to know

The price of a first-class stamp could soon increase under proposed adjustments from the U.S. Postal Service. On April 9, the USPS filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of price changes ...