HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — The United States Postal Service recently announced a proposed increase in postage prices to take effect in January 2023.
The USPS filed a notice of price changes with the Postal Regulatory Commission on Oct. 7. Upon approval, the price of First-Class mail would rise 4.2 percent, meaning a First-Class Forever stamp would increase to 63 cents from 60 cents.
The USPS cited rising operating costs as the reason for increasing postage prices.
A full list of proposed price increases can be found below.
| Product | Current Prices | Planned Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Letters (1 oz.) | 60 cents | 63 cents |
| Letters (metered 1 oz.) | 57 cents | 60 cents |
| Domestic Postcards | 44 cents | 48 cents |
| International Postcards | $1.40 | $1.45 |
| International Letter (1 oz.) | $1.40 | $1.45 |
The prices above would take effect Jan. 23, according to USPS.
A release from USPS said officials are also considering price adjustments for Certified Mail products in addition to PO Box rental fees, money order fees and the cost to buy insurance when mailing an item.
