On July 13, the price of a Forever stamp increased to 78 cents, a 7.4% jump and the largest single increase in recent memory. It was the seventh stamp price hike since 2021, following two increases each in 2023 and 2024.
Since 2014, stamp prices have climbed by nearly 30 cents, with consistent 5-cent bumps becoming the norm. If the current trend continues, a Forever stamp could cost 98 cents by the summer of 2027.
USPS has more hikes on the calendar
The Postal Service previously proposed five increases over three years, with the July 2025 hike being the first. Additional hikes are planned for January and July of each year through 2027, as part of a USPS effort to improve finances.
The Postal Regulatory Commission oversees and approves these changes, ensuring they comply with price caps based on inflation and mail density.
