13.02.2026
Toll taxes & CO2 component and their impact in transport industry
Dear customers, partners, colleagues,
Transport and logistics in 2026 will be affected by significant changes in tolls for road networks in Europe and in key countries in our region.
As a result of the European regulations and local decrees, tolls for trucks will be increased or restructured, which will impact the costs for road transport services.
Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria implemented the CO2 elements in their toll system and significantly increased the existing tariffs. Changes concern tolls as well as the calculation mechanism.
Tolls are set by the state regulators and do not depend on transport operators but have a direct impact on the final price of transport services.
CO2 component will be applied and will burden the costs for road transport too.
Details per country:
Austria, AT
The government has approved changes to heavy-duty truck tariffs from 2026, with increases between -10–13% depending on the emission class (CO₂/noise/pollution).
Belgium, B
Average increase with about 1.91%.
Bulgaria, BG
A CO₂ component is planned to be added to road user charges from March 1, 2026.
Toll taxes will be increased with approximately 30% too, as of March 1, 2026.
Applies to all trucks using Bulgarian roads. The increase is part of Bulgaria’s alignment with EU sustainability targets.
Greece, GR
Average toll rate increased between 2 and 5%. Varies by route. Major motorways (e.g., E75, E92) increases of ~5%, while secondary routes are adjusted by ~2%.
Hungary, HU
Two-Phase Reform:
Hungary replaces its vignette system with a fully distance-based model in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, an increase in infrastructure charges of approximately 5% is planned.
From March 1, 2026, a further increase of approximately 30% is planned, as well as an expansion of the network of toll road sections.
For certain vehicles and routes, the total increase could reach 35–50%.
Romania, RO
A new toll system, TollRO – a distance-and eco-based till system, is being implemented, which replaces the vignette regime for the trucks.
Tolls will be calculated based on the distance traveled and the environmental standard of the vehicle.
A significant increase in transit costs is expected, especially for long-distance transport.
In this regard, we must pay your attention to the upcoming changes into account when budgeting for logistics costs for 2026 and further.
Orbit will continue to monitor the development of the regulatory framework and will inform you in a timely manner about all important news.
In case of need we shall revise our transport rates to sustain service quality on long and short distances. We will notify clients in advance of adjustments.