USPS Introduces Pricing Adjustments for July 2026
The U.S. Postal Service has announced new pricing adjustments scheduled to take effect on July 12, 2026.
These changes are part of the USPS’s 10-year “Delivering for America” plan, which aims to ensure a sustainable and efficient postal service for the future.
Key highlights of the proposed changes include:
- A 4-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, raising the cost from 78 cents to 82 cents
- An overall price adjustment of approximately 4.8% for mailing services products
- No additional increases on Ground Advantage, Parcel Select, and Priority Mail following the most recent change on April 26, 2026
Proposed Pricing Updates (Pending Approval)
| Product | Current Price | Planned Price |
|---|---|---|
| Letters - 1 oz. | $0.78 | $0.82 |
| Letters - metered 1 oz. | $0.74 | $0.78 |
| Domestic Postcards | $0.61 | $0.65 |
| International Postcards | $1.70 | $1.75 |
| International Letter (1 oz.) | $1.70 | $1.75 |
Note: The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will remain at 29 cents.
On April 26, 2026, pricing for the following products increased by an average of 8 percent:
- Ground Advantage
- Parcel Select
- Priority Mail
- Priority Mail Express
What's Next?
Please note that these changes are still pending approval. We will continue to monitor all developments and provide you with the latest news.
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