USPS Seeks to Increase First-class Mail Rates

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) stated its intent to raise the price of certain services while keeping the Forever Stamps at their current price.

USPS filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Thursday, seeking increases in several first-class mail rates. While Forever Stamps for 1oz. letters would remain 49 cents, additional ounces would increase a cent per ounce, or 22 cents per additional ounce, and letters to international destinations would go up 5 cents to $1.20. Postcards would also be a cent higher at 35 cents. No other products would be affected. These prices would go into effect April 26 upon PRC review and determination that the prices are consistent with applicable law.