Highway tolls are set to rise by 3.83% in 2027. This figure is based on the 3.73% year-on-year inflation rate for October (excluding housing) as reported by the INE, plus a 0.1% compensation fee for concessionaires agreed upon in 2022.
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Read today’s briefingHighway tolls are projected to rise by 3.82% in 2027 based on the current inflation reference of 3.72% (excluding housing), plus a 0.1% concessionary adjustment. The final inflation rate will be confirmed by INE on 11 November, which will determine the definitive toll increase.
Market forecasts indicate an increase in fuel prices for the week starting 3 November 2026. Diesel is expected to rise by four cents per litre, while petrol is expected to increase by two cents per litre.
The government initially expected a reduction in state fuel expenditure for 2026, but rising prices are causing that budget estimate to fail. Diesel fuel accounts for 76% of the total consumption across public sector vehicles.