Forever Stamps: Historical Rate/Price Increases Timeline

The United States Postal Service (USPS) introduced the Forever Stamp in 2007 as a way for customers to purchase postage that would remain valid regardless of future rate increases. Since its inception, the price of a Forever Stamp has steadily increased over time, reflecting changes in inflation, operational costs, and USPS financial adjustments. Below is a detailed timeline of Forever Stamp price changes.

Timeline of Forever Stamp Price Increases

• April 12, 2007 – The Forever Stamp is introduced at a price of $0.41.
• May 12, 2008 – Price increases to $0.42.
• May 11, 2009 – Increases to $0.44.
• January 22, 2012 – Price rises to $0.45.
• January 27, 2013 – Increased to $0.46.
• January 26, 2014 – A temporary price hike brings it to $0.49.
• April 10, 2016 – The price is reduced to $0.47, marking a rare USPS postage decrease.
• January 22, 2017 – Price returns to $0.49.
• January 21, 2018 – Increased to $0.50.
• January 27, 2019 – One of the largest increases in history raises the price to $0.55.
• August 29, 2021 – Price increases to $0.58.
• July 10, 2022 – Forever Stamp price rises to $0.60.
• January 22, 2023 – Increases to $0.63.
• July 9, 2023 – Another increase brings it to $0.66.
• January 21, 2024 – Price increases again to $0.68.
• July 14, 2024 – Price increase to $0.73.
• July 13, 2025 – Price set to increase to $0.78.

The Future of Forever Stamp Prices

The USPS continues to adjust postage rates based on economic factors and financial needs. With ongoing inflation and USPS operational costs, it is likely that Forever Stamp prices will continue to rise periodically.

For consumers, buying Forever Stamps in advance remains a cost-saving strategy, as they remain valid for first-class postage regardless of future rate hikes.