USPS Proposes 78-Cent Stamp Price as Part of Financial Stability Plan

The Postal Service's latest price hike proposal, under regulatory review, aims to address declining mail volumes and rising costs.

The USPS has filed a proposal with the Postal Regulatory Commission to increase the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents, with changes potentially taking effect on July 13, 2025.
Additional proposed increases include domestic postcards rising from 56 cents to 62 cents, metered letters from 69 cents to 74 cents, and international postage from $1.65 to $1.70.
The price adjustments are part of the USPS's 'Delivering for America' 10-year plan, which seeks to stabilize finances amid declining mail volumes and operational losses.
This announcement follows the recent resignation of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in March 2025, with Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino serving as interim leader.
Discussions over the future of the USPS, including proposals for privatization, continue to generate debate as the agency navigates financial and organizational challenges.