Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42 Cents on May 12
The USPS just released the following postage costs changes.
The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents.
Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change (see chart below). The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
"The Postal Service developed the Forever Stamp for consumers to ease the transition during price changes," said Postmaster General John Potter. "We encourage Americans to buy Forever Stamps now for 41 cents, because like the name suggests, they are good forever." The price goes up to 42 cents on May 12.
The Postal Service has sold 5 billion Forever Stamps since the launch last April and plans to have an additional 5 billion in stock to meet the expected demand before the May price change.
|
Selected Prices & Services |
Current |
New
(Effective May 12) |
|
First-Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) |
41¢ |
42¢ |
|
First-Class Mail Letter (2 oz.) |
58¢ |
59¢ |
|
Postcard |
26¢ |
27¢ |
|
Large Envelope (2 oz.) |
97¢ |
$1.00 |
|
Money Orders (up to $500) |
$1.05 |
$1.05 |
|
Certified Mail |
$2.65 |
$2.70 |
|
First-Class Mail International Letter
(1 oz. to Canada and Mexico) |
69¢ |
72¢ |
|
First-Class Mail International Letter
(1 oz. to other countries) |
90¢ |
94¢ |
Consistent with the new law*, prices for mailing services will be adjusted annually each May. The Postal Service plans to provide 90 days' notice before the price changes each year.
See usps.com/prices for all mailing services prices and links to downloadable pricing files, and additional information. The USPS will announce new prices for shipping services — Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, and International Mail — in March.
*The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act