How much do stamps cost

Marketing mail, periodicals, package services and special services will also experience postage rate increases on Sunday. Despite the increases, the USPS said it still has some of the lowest letter-mail postage rates in the world.

It is raising overall product and service prices by approximately 6. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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The change means a book of stamps will cost 60 cents more. The price of metered 1 oz. This is the second postage rate increase of The first took place on Jan. You can see a complete list of charges here.

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The cost of mailing a letter is going up this month. Starting Aug. Additional ounces for letters will remain at 20 cents.