Toll operators said the hike is in the range of 2-5% NEW DELHI: Toll charges on National Highways (NHs) and expressways have marginally increased at several toll plazas across the country, particularly for commercial and heavy vehicles, following a Delhi High Court order restoring the use of a linking factor to convert the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series for revising user fees.Toll operators said the hike is in the range of 2-5% depending on vehicle category, and in most cases, there is no rise in toll charge for private cars. “This doesn’t impact cars that have FASTag Annual Pass. Even for those which don’t have the pass, there is hardly any increase. Govt has only reinstated the linking factor for toll revision,” said an official.Govt revises the toll charge every April. However, following an observation by Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on govt’s linking factor due to change in base year of WPI from 2004-05 to 2011-12 for toll fee revision, road transport ministry, in Sep 2025, had used the linking factor at older rate (2004-5). This resulted in reduction of toll charge, and even the revision in fee in April this year happened at the older rate.But highway operators challenged the ministry’s order in Delhi HC, and the court ruled in their favour. Subsequently, complying with the court order, the ministry on June 29 decided to use the 2011-12 linking factor. “So, the hike of April 2025 has been reinstated, and the rates have also been revised from this April,” said a toll operator.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies’They Are Beating Everyone…’ Inside CJP Protest: Police Action, Clashes & Tear Gas In DelhiFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?123Photostories5 longest rivers in the U.S and the incredible wildlife you can spot thereNot even designer Neeta Lulla can recreate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 10-metre-long royal blue ‘Devdas’ saree; Here’s whyGen Z don’t travel the millennial way! Why-cations to Menty B travel, the new holiday lingo5 things travellers need to keep in mind before visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple in MaduraiYour weekly mantra based on your birth date for peace and positivityAshwagandha to Vitamin A: Common gym supplements that could be triggering your hair loss10 beautiful baby boy names inspired by the sunrise and first light”I think it has great nutrition”: Why John Abraham calls this spread ‘Great Nutrition’ and 7 ways you can add it in your breakfastFeeling too tired after work? 5 simple Ayurvedic habits that can make a big difference in a short span of time5 timeless life lessons from Lord Krishna that can change the way you live123Hot PicksMMU ET 2026 resultPNB LBO RecruitmentEl NiñoE20 petrolSonam WangchukCBI Funds ManagementHimachal school holidayDCET Round 1 option entryPune rapeTop TrendingWWE Raw HighlightsAbhijeet DipkeDelhi Cylinder BlastIndia US Trade DealDelhi Farmers ProtestPune Student Sexual AssaultSBI Funds ManagementDiljit DosanjhTripura DGP DeathIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
NEW DELHI: Toll charges on National Highways (NHs) and expressways have marginally increased at several toll plazas across the country, particularly for commercial and heavy vehicles, following a Delhi High Court order restoring the use of a linking factor to convert the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series for revising user fees.Toll operators said the hike is in the range of 2-5% depending on vehicle category, and in most cases, there is no rise in toll charge for private cars. “This doesn’t impact cars that have FASTag Annual Pass. Even for those which don’t have the pass, there is hardly any increase. Govt has only reinstated the linking factor for toll revision,” said an official.Govt revises the toll charge every April. However, following an observation by Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on govt’s linking factor due to change in base year of WPI from 2004-05 to 2011-12 for toll fee revision, road transport ministry, in Sep 2025, had used the linking factor at older rate (2004-5). This resulted in reduction of toll charge, and even the revision in fee in April this year happened at the older rate.But highway operators challenged the ministry’s order in Delhi HC, and the court ruled in their favour. Subsequently, complying with the court order, the ministry on June 29 decided to use the 2011-12 linking factor. “So, the hike of April 2025 has been reinstated, and the rates have also been revised from this April,” said a toll operator.
