USPS Proposes 5-Cent Stamp Increase to Address Financial Challenges

The Postal Service has requested a July 2025 price hike to 78 cents for first-class stamps, citing the need for financial stability and approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission.

• The U.S. Postal Service has formally proposed raising the cost of a first-class stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents, effective July 13, 2025, pending regulatory approval.
• The Postal Regulatory Commission must review and approve the proposed price increase before it can take effect.
• USPS leaders argue the hike is essential to address financial instability caused by declining mail volumes and a long-standing defective pricing model.
• Doug Tulino is serving as acting postmaster general following Louis DeJoy’s resignation in March 2025, as the agency navigates ongoing financial and operational challenges.
• Discussions continue about potential government interventions, including a proposal from President Trump to place the USPS under the Commerce Department to reduce losses.

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