The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will raise the price of first-class Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents starting Sunday, part of ongoing efforts to address growing financial losses. This is the sixth price increase in five years, having risen from 58 cents in 2021. The USPS reported a $9 billion loss in fiscal year 2025, with costs outpacing revenue and a decline in mail volume of 3.7% last year.
Additional price hikes include domestic postcards rising from 61 cents to 65 cents, and international postcards and letters increasing to between $1.70 and $1.75. Concerns have been voiced regarding USPS’s financial health and delivery delays, prompting scrutiny from lawmakers.
Future price increases may occur, with Postmaster General David Steiner suggesting a potential raise to 95 cents for first-class stamps to stabilize finances. However, existing Forever stamps will remain valid even after the price change.
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