The U.S. Postal Service implemented new price hikes for mailing and shipping services on July 13, marking its latest effort to achieve financial stability.

The adjustments raised mailing service product prices by approximately 7.4%, while domestic shipping rates increased between 6.3% and 7.6%, as part of the 10-year Delivering for America plan.

First-Class Mail Forever stamps now cost 78 cents, up from 73 cents, with metered letters rising from 69 to 74 cents per ounce. Domestic postcards increased from 56 to 61 cents, and international postcards and letters rose from $1.65 to $1.70.

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The additional-ounce rate for single-piece letters also rose from 28 to 29 cents. In contrast, postal insurance costs dropped by 12%.

Shipping rates increased 6.3% for Priority Mail, 7.1% for USPS Ground Advantage, and 7.6% for Parcel Select. Priority Mail Express prices remained unchanged. The USPS noted that mailing rates are tied to the consumer price index, while shipping adjustments reflect market conditions to stay competitive and boost revenue.

The changes stem from a 2021 plan to address $160 billion in projected losses, with $20 billion allocated for mail and package processing, $19 billion for retail and delivery networks, and $2 billion for technology upgrades, including IT systems. Last year, the agency announced five planned price increases through 2027, starting with this July hike affecting First-Class mail, marketing mail, periodicals, and other services, with further changes expected in January and July of 2026 and 2027.

“Prices remain among the most affordable in the world,” the USPS stated, per Fox Business, emphasizing the need to fund infrastructure while maintaining service quality.

The agency had previewed  the increases in announcements made in April and May.