The USPS has proposed a 7.8% price increase for stamps to achieve financial stability, with various stamp prices set to go up by up to ten cents. This would be the sixth price increase on mail products since 2020.
Key Points
Sixth price increase on mail products since 2020
Price adjustments for Special Services products like Certified Mail and money order fees
Part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan to achieve financial stability
Pros
Proposed price increase aims to achieve financial stability for USPS
No increase in Post Office Box rental fees
Price reduction of 10% for postal insurance
Cons
Price increase affects customers mailing letters and postcards
USPS reported a $6.5 billion net loss in the previous fiscal year
Stamp costs have risen by 50% over the last four years