WASHINGTON, D.C. — The price of a stamp to mail a 1-ounce single-piece First-Class letter will remain unchanged in early 2026 after the governors of the United States Postal Service accepted a recommendation from Postmaster General David Steiner.
A price adjustment for Market Dominant products, including First-Class Mail, will instead be considered for mid-year 2026.
“We continually strive to balance our pricing approach both to meet the revenue needs of the Postal Service and to deliver affordable offerings that reflect market conditions,” Steiner said. “We have therefore decided at this time to forgo a price change for First-Class Mail postage and other Market Dominant services until mid-year 2026.”
The Postal Service said its operational strategies remain focused on cost efficiency, boosting service reliability and increasing overall productivity. Officials added that the agency continues to work toward the goals outlined in its 10-year Delivering for America plan, which emphasizes maintaining a nationwide, integrated network for mail and package delivery at least six days a week in a financially sustainable manner.
The agency also said it is committed to cost-saving measures while keeping products and services affordable. Only a handful of countries, it noted, currently offer a lower price for a domestic single-piece letter.
