US EditionRoad Fares Will Increase by an Average of 0.86% in 2026, Less than Inflation
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Tolls will increase, but this increase will be relatively small, according to the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday. It is expected to be lower than the inflation expected in 2026. - In 2026, toll rates will rise at their lowest rate since 2021 (Transport).
This increase comes as part of the annual review of contracts between the State and motorway dealers, and differs from region to region, according to the Ministry of Transport.
As part of the annual review of the contracts with the dealers, the Ministry of Transport announced on Tuesday 2 December price increases for next year "below the non-tobacco inflation of 0.9%".
According to the Ministry of Transport, motorway tolls will increase by an average of 0.86% from 1 February 2026.
This increase is slightly lower than that of this year, which stood at 0.92% on February 1, 2025.
On 1 February 2026, toll rates will rise by an average of 0.86%, an annual increase which will give rise to debates both for its limited impact on drivers and for the financial mechanisms it operates. Between contractual requirements, state budgetary requirements and profitability of private operators, this increase in tolls reveals the economic tensions inherent to the French motorway model.
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