From January, the fees for standard letters will rise by over 20 percent
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The Federal Network Agency regulates fees for postal services in Germany. The company may adjust prices due to increased costs.
The Federal Network Agency has ceremoniously granted the postal service permission to increase postage fees. From January next year, the company will be able to charge over 20 percent more for its increasingly limited services. A standard letter could then cost between 110 and 115 cents; it will be exciting to see which number the post office will ultimately decide on. It doesn't necessarily have to be a round sum, a 113 cent stamp would be a change. If you really want to save money, you should send Christmas, birthday and Easter greetings for the next 20 to 30 years in advance.
All packages for the next decade should also be launched now, as significant price increases can also be expected. Since more and more companies are paying for returns, you should also send back everything that you will order by 2047 today. Not all postal services will be affected by the postage increase. The price for fire letters and open letters will remain the same, and the postage for unfranked letters will even be reduced.
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