New Postal Rates

The exigent surcharge granted to the Postal Service last year will be reversed effective April 10, 2016.  The surcharge removal means these First-Class mail prices will be adjusted:

                                                                   Current                     Mandated Reduction

·        Letters (1 oz.)                                 $0.49                         $0.47

·        Letter additional ounces              $0.22                         $0.21

·        International Letters (1 oz.)         $1.20                         $1.15

·        Flats (1 oz.)                                     $0.98                         $0.94

·        Flat additional ounces                  $0.22                         $0.21

·        Postcards                                        $0.35                         $0.35

·        Forever Stamp                                $0.49                         $0.47

A complete listing of the final prices, effective April 10, are available on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com.

Posted By: Timothy Miller
Date: Mon Mar 21 07:00:23 EDT 2016