US Postal Service rates to increase in August

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Updated: Jul 25, 2021 / 11:47 AM EDT

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A major change coming in August for mailers who use the United States Postal Service (USPS).

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has approved a request by USPS to increase its rates. The Postal Service officials hope the new prices will help keep them competitive but also bring in much-needed revenue.

The new rates will take effect on August 29, 2021.

PRODUCT	OLD PRICE	NEW PRICE
STAMP	55¢	58¢
FLAT SINGLE-PIECE	$1.00	$1.16
PRESORT LETTERS	40.4¢	43.3¢
MONEY ORDERS	$1.30	$1.45
RETURN RECEIPT	$2.85	$3.05
CERTIFIED MAIL	$3.60	$3.75