According to the announcement made by the General Directorate of Highways (KGM), highway tolls in Türkiye will be automatically increased as of January 1, 2026. With this decision published in the Official Gazette, highway tolls will automatically increase at the rate of the Revaluation Rate (RR) determined by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance at the beginning of each year.
Regular and Predictable Pricing Target
With this new application, the adjustments to highway fees, which have been made periodically and determined according to needs, will have a more regular and transparent system. KGM stated that this system, which covers state-operated highways, will ensure that fees are automatically updated from year to year. In this way, drivers will be able to predict increases in highway usage costs in advance and plan their budgets accordingly.
Simpler Tariff with Rounding System
Tolls, which will be calculated based on the Revaluation Rate, will be rounded to the nearest 1 TL or multiple. This rounding system aims to create a simpler pricing structure and provide a predictable and understandable tariff system for drivers. Thus, complex fractional pricing will be avoided and ease of use will be provided.
Relationship Between YDO and Inflation
The revaluation rate announced for 2024 is at 43,93 percent. This rate will be directly reflected in tolls every year with the introduction of the new system. Since the YDO is generally determined in parallel with inflation rates, highway tolls are also expected to increase at a level close to the annual inflation rate.
As of 2026, when the application will be put into effect, citizens will be able to know in advance the fee increases before using the highway. This decision, which will directly affect drivers, will start a period of predictable increase in highway usage costs. This regulation will provide a long-term planning opportunity for highway operations and users, while ensuring that the public is more aware of price increases.
