Royal Mail will increase the price of 1st class stamps by 137% compared to six years ago

Martin Lewis says 'stockpile today' item 'hit by 140% price increase' by April 7 since 2020

From the article: "...Royal Mail will increase the price of 1st class stamps to £1.80 and 2nd class stamps to 91p, from April 6. The cost of a 1st class stamp in 2020 was 76p. From April 7th 2026, consumers will have to pay £1.80 (up 10p), which is a 137% increase compared to six years ago. Since 2020, the cost of a 1st class stamp has risen eight times, Citizens Advice has said...."

Article Reference: www.mirror.co.uk