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Showing posts with label inflation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inflation. Show all posts

10.14.2024

Post office raising prices up to $16 a package, announces important deadlines

"... The price increases, which started Oct. 6, will remain in effect through midnight on Jan. 19, 2025 and covers USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express. Price increases range from 30 cents to $16 based on..."   
Source: www.al.com

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4.13.2024

Bidenomics and the Postal Service | Postal Service proposes fifth price increase to Forever Stamps in two years

"The Postal Service has argued that these price increases are needed to keep up with inflation while clarifying that these prices will be reviewed before they are commissioned.

If approved, the new prices will be implemented starting July 14. ..."   
Source: gazette.com

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12.21.2023

In just one month, Postal Service to raise price of Forever first-class stamps to 68 cents

"You don't have forever to get Forever stamps at their current 66-cent price. ...Other services will see an increase, too, including"   
Source: www.northjersey.com

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11.17.2023

United States Postal Service (USPS) may be raising its rates again

"... United States Postal Service (USPS) may be raising its rates on some of its shipping services, but holiday shoppers will be spared the extra cost this season. The higher rates, if approved, won't go into effect until early next year.

It will cost more to ship packages through USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express shipping categories, starting January 21, 2024, assuming the proposal is accepted by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), according to a statement from the USPS. ..."   
Source: www.newsweek.com

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10.10.2023

Postal Service to increase stamp prices again in 2024 due to ‘inflationary pressures’

"... The price of sending mail is about to go up, again. The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced Friday it might increase stamp prices in 2024 for the second year in a row, citing pressures from inflation. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the changes would take effect Jan. 21, 2024. New rates include a 2-cent increase for First-Class Mail Forever stamp, among other proposed changes. ..."   
Source: yahoo.com

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9.18.2008

Postal Service Outlines Plan to Tackle Tough Times, Reach New Heights

Postmaster General Cautions of Perfect Economic Storm


"... Citing fluctuating oil prices, inflation in paper prices and the strife in the financial markets, Potter described challenging economic conditions as the most difficult time since the 1960s. The additional move of hardcopy messages to the Internet and questions about mail’s environmental impact have led to a volume decline of 9 billion pieces this year...."  
Source: www.usps.com




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