Globe's newsstand price to increase in May

The Boston Globe said it will raise the newsstand price of the newspaper to $1 from 75 cents in the city zone, and to $1.50 from $1 outside Greater Boston, effective May 4.

The newsstand price of the Sunday Globe will rise to $3.50 within Greater Boston and $4 outside the region, from $2.50.

Home delivery prices remain unchanged.

‘‘While it is never easy to raise the price of the newspaper, we feel it is necessary under current economic conditions,’’ said Globe spokesman Robert Powers. ‘‘We thank our readers for their continued support, and we remain committed to providing our readers high-quality journalism with tremendous depth and breadth.’’
(By Robert Gavin, Globe staff)