Cost of postal stamps has gone up: What to know about latest USPS price hike

Published July 14, 2025 3:30pm ET



The price of stamps increased by 5 cents on July 13, marking the sixth time the U.S. Postal Service has increased stamp prices since January 2021.

Formerly 73 cents, first-class forever stamps are now 78 cents. Here’s everything you need to know about the price of stamps going up.

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