The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a price increase for Forever stamps, which will rise to 82 cents starting July 12. This change is part of an average 4.8% increase in mailing service prices approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Price Increase Details
A book of 20 Forever stamps will now cost $16.40, up from $15.60. However, customers who already have Forever stamps do not need to purchase additional postage, as the stamps remain valid regardless of future price increases.
The additional-ounce charge for single-piece letters will remain unchanged at 29 cents. The USPS stated that the rate increases are intended to help offset rising operating expenses and ongoing financial pressures, including higher labor and fuel costs and declining mail volume.
The latest increase follows the July 2025 price adjustment, when the cost of a Forever stamp rose from 73 cents to 78 cents. Anyone planning to mail letters regularly may want to purchase Forever stamps before the new rates take effect on July 12.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
