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Toll alarm in Italy: From 2026, fees will increase by 1.5 percent!
From January 2026, tolls on Italian motorways will increase by 1.5%. Inflation adjustments and criticism of the transport minister.
Toll alarm in Italy: From 2026, fees will increase by 1.5 percent!
From January 1, 2026, it will be more expensive for drivers in Italy. The tariffs for almost all toll motorways will then increase by an average of 1.5 percent [schwarzwaelder-bote.de]. This adjustment is made in response to the forecast inflation rate for the coming year, which is already causing additional burdens.
The increase is particularly noticeable on the Salerno-Pompeii-Naples route, where the increase is highest at 1.925 percent. Travelers on the Brenner Motorway also have to prepare for a tariff increase of 1.46 percent. However, it should be noted that some motorway sections, such as the Autostrada Alto Adriatico and the Strada dei Parchi, are not affected by these price increases, as [watson.ch](https://www.watson.ch/international/reisen/385474309-autobahn-maut-in-italien-gebuehren- Werden-2026-teurer) notes.
Criticism of the tariff increases
The decision to increase tariffs has already sparked criticism. Italy's Ministry of Transport, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of the Lega party, is sharply criticizing the planned adjustments. According to merkur.de, the critics point to a ruling by the Italian Constitutional Court. This declared the government's efforts to freeze tolls unconstitutional. This development has raised questions among the opposition, with some accusing Salvini of shifting responsibility for the price increase to court decisions.
The prices themselves are based on a complex calculation system that is anchored in the existing concession contracts between the state and the operating companies. In recent years, various price adjustments have been repeatedly postponed, which is now leading to the current, inevitable increases.
Consequences for drivers and companies
The upcoming toll increases not only represent a financial burden for drivers, but also put a strain on the transport industry. This also has to deal with rising fuel prices and new taxes. With a tight budget, it will be a challenge for many to continue to keep costs under control. It remains to be seen whether early protests or possible legal disputes can turn things around. One thing is certain, however: your wallet will have to be a little heavier on Italian motorways in 2026.