Postal Service Mailing Services Prices to Change on May 11

OMAHA, Neb. — On May 11 the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 42 to 44 cents. Omaha Postmaster EvaJon Sperling reminds customers they can continue to mail letters at today’s prices by purchasing their Forever stamps before May 11.

“That’s why Forever stamps were created, to help consumers ease the transition during price changes,” said Sperling.

Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change on May 11. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

For the average household, the First-Class Mail stamp price change will represent an additional $3 over the course of the year. When compared to annual increases in other household expenses, such as groceries, healthcare and utilities, the Postal Service continues to be an economical choice for shipping and mailing during tough economic times. For First-Class Mail, there will be no changes in the current additional ounce price, which remains at 17 cents.

Rising operational costs make the price adjustments necessary. Prices for mailing services are reviewed annually and adjusted each May. The new prices are available at USPS.com/prices. Prices for most shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, were adjusted in January and will not change in May.

Forever Stamps are widely available through Post Offices, commercial retail outlets such as grocery stores, online at USPS.com, and by phone at 1-800-STAMP-24.