Getty ImagesThe price of a stamp is to increase by 20c to €1.85 at the start of next month, An Post has announced. That, in turn, followed an increase in February 2024, when the price of a stamp went up from €1.35. It claims the price of €1.85 for a stamp is still below the EU/UK benchmark of €2.04 for next-day letter service. “In the UK, the equivalent European stamp costs €3.90. As letter volumes decrease but delivery costs go up, prices must increase to ensure the service is sustainable, it argues.

Source: Irish Independent January 12, 2026 13:50 UTC