The cost of stamps has gone up. A senior U.S. Postal Service representative called the jump a "rational and realistic approach."
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Cost of higher stamp prices now in effect, USPS says
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Cost of postal stamps goes up: What to know about the USPS price hike
The cost of postal stamps increased by 5 cents on July 13, marking the sixth time the U.S. Postal Service has increased stamp prices since January 2021.
The postal service said the "price adjustments are needed to achieve the financial stability sought by the organization's Delivering for America 10-year plan."
USPS increased First-Class Mail Forever stamp prices to 78 cents on Sunday as part of its 10-year plan to achieve financial stability and reverse projected losses.
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