Key Takeaways On July 13, 2025, the USPS increased the cost of first-class postage from 73 cents to 78 cents. Since most wedding invitations will require at least two first-class stamps—at least ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with its plan to slow some first-class mail deliveries in an effort to achieve financial sustainability for the struggling agency ...

According to USPS, “First-Class Mail Forever stamps cost $0.68 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class postage rate goes up.” ...

The price of a Forever stamp jumps to 78 cents on July 13. If you still use snail mail, now’s the time to stock up and save. Here’s what to know about the latest USPS price hike.

Upcoming Price Changes The stamp's release follows the announcement of a price increase for first-class mail "Forever stamps," rising from 73 cents to 78 cents on July 13, 2025.

First-class mail volume, which fell 6.1% in the 12 months ending Sept. 30, 2023, to 46 billion pieces, is down 53% since 2006 - to the lowest volume since 1968.

As a result, single-piece First-Class Mail and USPS Ground Advantage sent within these local areas will now receive updated two- or three-day service standards.

Oregonians buying stamps will pay more, as the U.S. Postal Service has increased prices on Forever stamps and other USPS products. USPS raised the first-class Forever stamp price from 73 cents to ...