Germany’s postal service has won permission to raise postage costs for postcards and letters by around 10.5% starting early next year, Germany’s Network Agency regulator said on Wednesday. Deutsche Post had cited higher costs as the reason for seeking the price increases. The postal service is required to deliver mail everywhere in Germany, including remote areas which involve lengthy travel times. The exact stamp price for each type of letter has not yet been decided, although the German government has urged keeping the cost for a standard letter below €1 ($1.12). Industry experts said they a…