ROANOKE, Va. – Depending on what you mail, you may be paying more when stopping in the Post Office at the start of the new year.Â
According to a statement from the U.S. Postal Service, the proposed prices would raise rates by about 2.5 percent.Â
While some prices will increase, including the First-Class Mail Forever stamp rate going from 50 cents to 55 cents, some prices will decrease.Â
The single-piece additional ounce price will be reduced to 15 cents, so a 2-ounce stamped letter, such as a typical wedding invitation, will cost less to mail, decreasing from 71 cents to 70 cents.
Here's an itemized list of all of the possible rate changes for mailing services:Â
| Product | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Letters (1 oz.) | 50 cents | 55 cents |
| Letters additional ounces | 21 cents | 15 cents |
| Letters (metered 1 oz.) | 47 cents | 50 cents |
| Outbound International Letters (1 oz.) | $1.15 | $1.15 |
| Domestic Postcards | 35 cents | 35 cents |
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Below are the proposed domestic Priority Mail Retail Flat Rate price changes:Â
| Product | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Small Flat Rate Box | $7.20 | $7.90 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box | $13.65 | $14.35 |
| Large Flat Rate Box | $18.90 | $19.95 |
| APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box | $17.40 | $18.45 |
| Regular Flat Rate Envelope | $6.70 | $7.35 |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $7.00 | $7.65 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $7.25 | $8.00 |
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The prices have already been approved by the governors of the Postal Service and are awaiting approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission.Â