Price of Stamps Increasing July 12
(USPS, June 17, 2026)
United States – The U.S. Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect on July 12. The new rates include a 4-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents.
Other price changes include:
| Product | Current prices | Planned prices |
|---|---|---|
| Letters (1 ounce) | 78 cents | 82 cents |
| Letters (metered 1 ounce) | 74 cents | 78 cents |
| Domestic postcards | 61 cents | 65 cents |
| International postcards | $1.70 | $1.75 |
| International letter (1 ounce) | $1.70 | $1.75 |
The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will remain at 29 cents. The Postal Service is also seeking price adjustments for other First-Class Mail products, Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services and selected Special Services products.
In the midst of the severe financial crisis facing the Postal Service and continued rising operational costs, the Postal Service is using all available tools, including available regulatory pricing authority, to ensure we can continue to fulfill our universal service obligation and serve the American public. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Notwithstanding the adjustment, the Postal Service’s mailing prices remain among the most affordable in the world.
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