Postal Rates Set to Increase on Jan 27
The Postal Regulatory Commission approved an increase to postal rates on submitted by the USPS. The new rates will start on January 27. A list of the items affected by the increase:
| Product |
Old Rate |
New Rate |
| Forever Stamp |
50 cents |
55 cents |
| Metered Letter |
47 cents |
50 cents |
| Additional Ounce |
21 cents |
15 cents |
| Product: Priority Mail |
Old Rate |
New Rate |
| Retail Small Flat Rate Box |
$7.20 |
$7.90 |
| Retail Medium Retail Flat Rate Box |
$13.65 |
$14.35 |
| Retail Large Flat Rate Box |
$18.90 |
$19.95 |
| Retail Large Flat Rate Box APO/FPO/DPO |
$17.40 |
$18.45 |
| Retail Regular Flat Rate Envelope |
$6.70 |
$7.35 |
| Retail Legal Size Flat Rate Envelopes |
$7.00 |
$7.65 |
| Retail Padded Flat Rate Envelopes |
$7.25 |
$8.00 |
