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"Roughly 60% of post offices lose money. According to the internal document, USPS is looking for the authority to close post offices “if service can be adequately provided through other means.” USPS estimates it spends about $744 million annually on small post offices, mostly in rural or remote areas.

USPS also figures it could generate up to $5 billion in additional revenue each year if it raised the price of a first-class Forever stamp to 90 cents — a 14% increase from the current 78-cent price. USPS has 

 to raise stamp prices to 82 cents on July 12."

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"Roughly 60% of post offices lose money. According to the internal document, USPS is looking for the authority to close post offices “if service can be adequately provided through other means.” USPS estimates it spends about $744 million annually on small post offices, mostly in rural or remote areas.

USPS also figures it could generate up to $5 billion in additional revenue each year if it raised the price of a first-class Forever stamp to 90 cents — a 14% increase from the current 78-cent price. USPS has [already received approval](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0409-usps-recommends-new-prices-for-july.htm) to raise stamp prices to 82 cents on July 12."