As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, the Postal Service proposed new price changes for 2019. On November 13, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved those changes for both Market Dominant products and Competitive products. The new prices will take effect on January 27, 2019.
Here are some of the Market Dominant First-Class Mail price changes:
| Product | Current | New |
| Forever Stamp | 50 cents | 55 cents |
| Letters additional ounce | 21 cents | 15 cents |
| Metered Letters | 47 cents | 50 cents |
Here are some of the Competitive product price changes:
| Product | Current | New |
| Small Flat Rate Box | $7.20 | $7.90 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box | $13.65 | $14.35 |
| Large Flat Rate Box | $18.90 | $19.95 |
| APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box | $17.40 | $18.45 |
| Regular Flat Rate Envelope | $6.70 | $7.35 |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $7.00 | $7.65 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $7.25 | $8.00 |