The USPS (United States postal service) has announced that the price of first class stamps will NOT increase next year. The prices of US stamps usually go up every year; this is the first time in a few years that prices will stay the same. The post office has struggled with losses as more and more letters and bill payments move online. But also, gas prices are steady this year and not going up to $4 anytime soon so we should expect some stability in gas dependant services. First class postage rate cover postcards and letters sent by individuals and companies.