USPS Announces Proposed Price Increases for Mailing Services Starting July 13
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced planned price adjustments for various mailing services, which are set to take effect on Sunday, July 13. These proposed changes, which have been approved by the Postal Service governors, would raise mailing service product prices by an average of 7.4%.
The proposed price increases are still under review by the Postal Regulatory Commission, and if they are approved, the changes will be implemented as follows:
- Letters (1 ounce): 73¢ (current) → 78¢ (planned)
- Letters (metered 1 ounce): 69¢ (current) → 74¢ (planned)
- Domestic Postcards: 56¢ (current) → 62¢ (planned)
- International Postcards: $1.65 (current) → $1.70 (planned)
- International Letter (1 ounce): $1.65 (current) → $1.70 (planned)
Additionally, the price for each extra ounce of a single-piece letter will increase from 28¢ to 29¢.
Special Services Price Adjustments:
USPS is also seeking adjustments for its Special Services products. Notably, the price for postal insurance on mailed items will decrease by 12%.
These price changes are part of USPS’s ongoing efforts to achieve financial stability as outlined in its “Delivering for America” 10-year plan. USPS continues to offer some of the most affordable mailing and shipping services in the world.
Marketing Mail & Package Services:
In response to changes in the mailing and shipping marketplace, USPS is filing two sets of prices for Marketing Mail and Package Services products. One set will take effect on July 13, while the other addresses pending proposals, including the elimination of Bound Printed Matter and an expansion of Marketing Mail, contingent upon approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission. Additional updates will be provided as these changes are finalized.
For more details on the complete USPS price filing, please visit the Postal Regulatory Commission’s website. Price tables are also available on the Postal Explorer website.
