# Need stamps? You better buy them ASAP

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-11 19:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 5.66

## Executive Summary
The US Postal Service is increasing the price of Forever stamps to 82 cents starting this Sunday.

## Intelligence Brief
Postal Service is raising the cost of stamps. The new price for a Forever stamp will be 82 cents.


Coverage from Reuters, USA Today, and The Washington Post emphasizes the timing of the hike, noting that the new prices take effect this Sunday. Reports from WISN highlight a broader trend, stating that stamp prices have climbed 41% since 2021.


Consumers are encouraged to purchase stamps before the price increase occurs this Sunday.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What is the new price of a stamp?
The price is increasing to 82 cents.

### When does the price increase take effect?
The new prices go into effect this Sunday.

### How much have prices increased since 2021?
According to WISN, prices have risen 41% since 2021.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Sunday, USPS, US Postal Service, Forever, ASAP, U.S Postal Service

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSL.com | US Postal Service raises stamp price to 82 cents | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQUDA1UGFJakVHdWNTSXU1bFl5WGVIQUJod2hkTFMyejAwU3Q5Y2NUSEN1bWlkZEc2QzhFd2pXQXdGbHFndUZEcFcwT3pVTW9JQ0lzWTlzZlJYYk94UDZBQUtJWkNmZFVsUk14cGpoRU00SUhleWhFNjAxLWpUYUV1Um5oejFLX3MtaXcwZmV3?oc=5) |
| KOB.com | USPS to raise stamp prices this Sunday | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNNGNNdW9xcEJySXhJUmNTbGI4bzUzekR0UHl2Q0p1MnZvNmpTcGtILWg2bG01emJTbmlSR1ZZVGJzZUdLcV8xVnlfS2tKM01ZM0RiWUZBd3VkR1p4SXkwSWFhQzhMS1ROMzU2R0kzYnlicnpfSTl6cEF5Mm9leVNnbkp6NnpDQmdXdmRQNGF6NGczc2QtNkE?oc=5) |
| Reuters | US Postal Service raises stamp price to 82 cents | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNendubFp2Y1pIdE80dVJ3Z2E0cjNXTE45alBtaUtKeVBNNy1sdnFYOU9Sd002S21ueS1wZmlmNTRNdjFSTGdkUGxzV1BWX1h0RjNZbFJkbUZ3TWtnZERwVjBaQ1Vnd1BOTHJ3YW1ndmRqOHl4LWVrN3NBaFZrWXFlbElzMy1QOHFkaXlOcWdVZnRDd0pf?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Your next Forever stamp purchase will soon cost more. See the new price | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNRE40T05FTHk1X1BvZ1pwR1paelhnVWprVFBWWDF0c0k4ZFM5WEFXMUItall6SUJhYXhnYmtseG5pMngzdlNKVHpWRVdKSWR0cVNjT3o3WHg4NGYxU0lBQUxaMlczOEExMGQ1MUJVT3F6NTFtT3VrSTZodmNEekFoLVRPU2JBZUlnanh1aFBNYi1kMHhkUlpwSE1GUWZ6Vy1tY2xLN013ZDdhcWJ6LVRWU3hn?oc=5) |
| The Columbus Dispatch | USPS about to hike price on forever stamps | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxOZ2pzckNqQ1AxUXE2N19fcEg0STN2d1NMUERFRHBtVTNPRFhSRGw5VDV3QUFJMHRiTVM2ODJkSmNreTlCN2lZYnB2a1FxNjE5aFlzTk10OENlWkM4Rk00eWlCeEpNMlRfYkZkQkdTYVplTnJmNDlfaHRMQ0g4TjE3d1RvbDhMRG45SHg0X3lNWWFxY3pVTEVjRWR6T3Z3S3c0STJFa3cxdTB0d1F0?oc=5) |
| The Washington Post | U.S. Postal Service stamp prices are going up Sunday | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQNlEyc2o2MkFhX3FGTGpCN0FIX2RYenVFdXhPVWJHcGtUXzZieU1pRUo3cTAtYlhvTmpoNHNZM1JBd1FnVUUwSUJfVFNZOUFMdExqYWdPbEJaTW11Q0I4bGR5WnBIS2F0cmxzLVRGM0Q5TVRoZlJaUVloZ3RmZTEtd0FMaUtpS3VYYjNvNjI1dUl4MXVTVUN0VHc4Sk1wd1ZtZ1E?oc=5) |
| WISN | US Postal Service stamp prices climb again, up 41% since 2021 | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE1VUlcwWlpDTkNCV0k3TDZkM3JCcWxJdDg4R1BzTmp5TDZQb1lqR0JYLU5OTlFYVHpnZ1IxVzg3YXEyMTVHZEdJQjNFOFVZeFdXbWVMd1YxNVplS2dyLWd0cU5XUWN5UGdaZENUODdWaXRDTG9jbW5wM0RVcw?oc=5) |
| Cleveland.com | Need stamps? You better buy them ASAP | 2026-07-11 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPcThIUUlZTWo5VzVxeGc5SktzTW5xQ0VaU3VwMW9udnUzUTdzWjNrMGhqcE1Tc0laMHdUVS1BYkxzRldBRVpzakM0U1N1VmlDQXJyWTlRRWUwODlnTDRGbVhaenBZeEM5NDRhTktxbk4yUlotM3ZBMjl2UUhjLUxyMVlicUhoN3fSAZsBQVVfeXFMTjRKNUZiQWtsN3Z1TDZQQTJla0VSNWRlQ21UcmxsUC1xNjdVdUtkSkF0REZaYml1R1o0eU1tZjg4NVZySDBDT055dXlYNnl5OWQzdFY1bjliTk1BUWFnbF9IRF9LSW9MeEhSTW1kT0RuT0xjNlhrYU1iZXdRaEo2V3BOLTV0RmludFpKRGwzUlAzbWVGVFpYVUVYMDQ?oc=5) |

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