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Are Stamps More Expensive Than Ever? A US Stamp, 1971 vs 2026 (8¢ to 82¢)
Oct 20, 2026
A US first-class stamp cost 8 cents in 1971 and 82 cents since July 2026. After inflation, that 1971 stamp is about 67 cents today, so a stamp still costs about 23% more. Since 2019 the price rose 49% in eight increases, while prices overall rose about 34%.
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