USPS Increases Stamp, Mailing Rates Across US July 13

The U.S. Postal Service is implementing a significant increase in postage rates effective July 13, 2025, with the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp rising from 73 to 78 cents, marking nearly a 7% overall increase. Metered letters will increase to 74 cents, domestic postcards to 61 cents, and international letters and postcards will also see modest price hikes. These adjustments are part of the USPS's efforts to keep pace with inflation and improve financial stability amid a reported $9.5 billion loss in 2024. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved these changes earlier in the year, reflecting a shift in strategy under the Trump administration, which is exploring ways to address deficits. In addition to stamp prices, shipping services like Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage are seeing increases of around 6-7%. Despite previous pauses on price hikes earlier in the year, USPS officials and government staff have recently discussed further adjustments, though no additional hikes beyond July have been announced at this time.