€1.14 per letter possible: Up 20 percent: Postage could rise like never before
The postage is increasing - again. This is not yet a done deal, but it is almost certain, a government paper shows the way. For the first time, the standard letter postage will jump to more than one euro.
The German postal service, Deutsche Post, is expected to significantly increase its prices in 2027. The Federal Network Agency has announced that the company can raise its prices by 20.35% for letters and postcards, which could see the cost of sending a standard letter rise to €1.14. The price hike, which would be the largest ever, is due to declining mail volumes and increasing costs, with the number of letters sent in Germany falling from 16.9 billion in 2005 to 9.4 billion in 2025.
The new prices will apply for two years, 2027 and 2028, and will also affect packages and business mail.
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