USPS is rolling out new stamps Oct. 6 with a higher price tag

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will soon issue a new semipostal stamp — a fundraising stamp that covers the cost of postage plus an amount dedicated to charity — aimed at raising money for fentanyl awareness. In a Sept. 6 press release, USPS said the stamps will first be introduced at a Know the Facts About Fentanyl event at the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, Maryland on Oct. 6, 2026. The stamps will help to advance research and raise awareness in regard to the fentanyl overdose epidemic. “For years, fentanyl has fueled a national crisis, deeply affecting families and communities. But with growing awareness, improved resources and greater access to treatment and recovery support, progress is being made,” USPS explained.It continued, “With the Know the Facts About Fentanyl semipostal, the U.S. Postal Service will raise funds for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a component of the National Institutes of Health, to advance research and raise awareness to combat the ongoing overdose epidemic while providing a message encouraging hope, healing and recovery.” The organization also noted that news of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #FentanylSem…