The United States Postal Service said on Wednesday it wants to raise the price of first-class mail stamps to 78 cents from 73 cents effective July 13. The proposal, which must be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission,

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking to raise prices of first class main stamps by five cents, increasing it from 73 to 78 cents, which would go into effect this summer.  USPS said

The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday asked its board of governors for permission to boost the cost of mailing a first-class letter by a nickel to 78 cents. The increase, if approved, would take effect in July.