The United States Postal Service has announced that rates will be increasing by one cent to 42¢ on May 12:

Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change (see chart below). The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (Consistent with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, prices for mailing services will be adjusted annually each May. The Postal Service plans to provide 90 days’ notice before the price changes each year).

Selected Prices & Services Current New
(Effective May 12)

First-Class Mail Letter (1 oz.)

41¢

42¢

First-Class Mail Letter (2 oz.)

58¢

59¢

Postcard

26¢

27¢

Large Envelope (2 oz.)

97¢

$1.00

Money Orders (up to $500)

$1.05

$1.05

Certified Mail

$2.65

$2.70

First-Class Mail International Letter
(1 oz. to Canada and Mexico)

69¢

72¢

First-Class Mail International Letter
(1 oz. to other countries)

90¢

94¢
A complete list of rates is available in PDF at http://www.usps.com/prices/_pdf/R08RateCharts.pdf