February 08, Colombo (LNW): The Department of Posts has confirmed that postal tariffs will be revised upward from tomorrow (09), with several commonly used services affected by the change.
Under the new pricing structure, the minimum charge for postal items will be increased to Rs. 70. Officials stated that the adjustment is part of a broader review of operational costs and service sustainability.
Registered mail will also see a price revision, with the fee rising by Rs. 20. As a result, the cost of sending a registered letter will increase from Rs. 110 to Rs. 130 from tomorrow onwards.
The Department noted that the revised charges will apply nationwide and urged customers to take note of the new rates when using postal services.
