Pricing Adjustments Coming April 17

The first mailing services price change in nearly 2 years takes effect April 17. The price for a First-Class Mail stamp will remain unchanged. The new prices will have a minimal impact on retail customers. “While changing pricing is always a difficult decision, we have made every effort to keep the impact minimal for consumers doing business with us in retail lobbies,” said PMG Pat Donahoe. “We will continue to balance business needs against the needs of our customers.” Price changes of note for retail customers include: First-Class Mail letters (1 ounce) remain unchanged at 44 cents First-Class Mail additional ounces increase to 20 cents Postcard stamps will cost 29 cents Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 ounce) increase to 80 cents, and Letters to other international destinations will remain unchanged at 98 cents. The 1.7 percent average increase is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index — although actual percentage price increases for various products and services vary. Prices also will change for other mailing services, including Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services and Extra Services. Larger volume business mailers will see price increases in a variety of categories. Detailed pricing information is available online at usps.com/prices.