Motorists and transport operators will pay more for selected road user charges from 1 August after the Roads Authority (RA) announced revised tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year.

Vehicle licence fees will increase by 10%, while abnormal load fees and road carrier permit charges will rise by 20%. According to the RA, the revised tariffs have been approved for implementation during the 2026/27 financial year and will take effect on 1 August.

The updated charges will be published in the Government Gazette in due course. The increases are expected to affect both private motorists and the transport industry, particularly freight and logistics operators that depend on road carrier permits and the transportation of abnormal loads.

The Roads Authority has urged all road users to familiarise themselves with the new tariffs before they come into effect.

A detailed breakdown of the revised fee structure will be available once the Government Gazette is published.

By Rudi Bowe