The price of postage is going up. U.S. Postal Service has announced new prices will become effective April 17, 2011. The last price increase occurred nearly two years ago.
Single-piece, 1-oz. first-class letters will remain 44 cents with additional ounces increased to 20 cents. The price for mailing a postcard will increase 1 cent. The overall increase is capped at 1.741% – at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Prices for other mailing services, including standard mail, periodicals, package services and extra services also will change. Business mailers will see price increases in a variety of categories.
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