USPS to Raise Stamp Prices — Again — in July 2025

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The price of stamps is set to increase once again, with the U.S. Postal Service proposing a rate hike for its first-class Forever stamp. The proposed increase would raise the price of Forever stamps from 73 cents to 78 cents, marking a 6.8% increase, effective July 13.

Despite this upcoming price hike, the USPS maintains that its Forever stamps remain “among the most affordable in the world.” This proposed increase would be the first since July 2024, when the price rose from 68 cents to 73 cents.

While stamp prices remained stable in January, the Postal Service cited the need for price increases to achieve financial stability and align with its 10-year Delivering for America plan. If approved, this proposal would be one of five planned price hikes scheduled through 2027.

Stamp prices aren’t the only thing on the rise

Alongside the proposed increase for Forever stamps, the USPS is also considering price adjustments for other postage categories, including:

Postage for 1-ounce metered letters: 69 cents to 74 cents

Postage for domestic postcards: 56 cents to 62 cents

Postage for international postcards: $1.65 to $1.70

Postage for 1-ounce international letters: $1.64 to $1.70

Additional-ounce price for letters: 28 cents to 29 cents

Despite these increases, there is one price reduction of 12% for postal insurance, offering a small reprieve for customers.

Challenges and uncertainties for the USPS

The price proposal comes at a challenging time for the Postal Service, which reported a net loss of $9.5 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. Amid calls for privatization from former officials, including Louis DeJoy, the USPS faces uncertainty about its future as an independent government organization.