# USPS to raise stamp prices: what mailing a letter will cost

The United States Postal Service announced a price increase for first-class mail stamps. The new rates will take effect soon, raising the cost of sending a standard letter. This affects millions of consumers and businesses that rely on postal services for routine correspondence.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/usps-raise-stamp-prices-heres-what-mailing-letter-cost) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:16:27 GMT