Why Does the US Postal Service Keep Raising Their Rates?
As many patrons of the United States (US) Postal Service have noted, the cost of stamps and other services is continually on the rise. In 2008, stamp prices rose twice in one year, causing a great deal of unrest among users of the US Postal Service, and leading to the widespread adoption of the Forever Stamp, a stamp which is guaranteed to deliver a first class letter, no matter how much the postage is. There are a number of reasons why the US Postal Service raises rates on a regular basis, and it may come as some consolation to consumers that rate changes must be approved by the entire USPS board, in concert with the Postal Regulatory Commission. As a general rule, the USPS tries to keep rates as low as possible, and it is not allowed to raise rates any more than necessary.
