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An Post to Increase Stamp Prices From February
An Post raises national stamp price by €0.20 and introduces new international rates to offset falling mail volumes and rising costs, including a 38% drop in international letters.
- From Tuesday, 3 February, An Post will raise national and international stamp prices, including a national stamp increase to 1.85 and a new 3.50 Europe rate.
- Because letter volumes have fallen sharply, An Post cited wage increases for postal staff, higher operating costs and its entirely self-funded commercial business status as drivers of the rises.
- Financial filings show large international losses, including 14.2m inbound and 10.6m outbound, prompting a Rest of World 3.95 rate to stem a 38% fall in international letters.
- Ken O'Flynn TD criticised the move's timing and tone, urging government and the regulator to seek mitigations for pensioners, community groups, and small enterprises, while An Post confirmed free delivery continues for residents of nursing and care homes.
- With a similar decline forecast for 2026, An Post said other European postal companies are reducing services as volumes fall, aligning with sector-wide trends and the EU/UK benchmark of 2.04.
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