USPS Rate Increases Effective Today

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USPS Rate Increases Effective Today

The bad news is that once again USPS has raised the prices of its services.  First-Class Mail prices have increased by 6.5%.  When the USPS made its announcement in April it noted that the 6.5% increase would still be below inflation, which is sitting at a rate of 8.6%. 

Now for the real bad news, this will not be the last rate hike.  In May, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Americans should get used to “uncomfortable” postage rate increases in coming years as the U.S. Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient. Here are the price changes, according to Stamps.com, which is an independent vendor of the USPS.

  • The First Class Mail (1 oz.) letter rate for postage purchased at the Post Office: Increased two cents to $0.60. Each additional ounce will cost $0.24.
  • The “Metered Mail” rate for First Class Mail (1 oz.) letters: Increased four cents to $0.57.
  • First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelopes (1 oz.): Increased four cents to $1.20. Each additional ounce will cost $0.24.
  • First Class Mail International (1 oz.): Increased ten cents to $1.40.
  • Postcards: Increased four cents to $0.44.
  • First Class Mail International (1 oz.): Increased ten cents to $1.40.
  • Certified Mail: Increased by twenty-five cents to $4.00.
  • Media Mail: Increased by 9% to $3.49.