Inflation is taking its Toll on drivers

Linked hikes hit 'maximum level'

- SEAN MURPHY

TOLL charges on most toll roads around the country are to increase to their “maximum level” from 1 January 2023.

The price hikes are linked to the rate of inflation, which increased by 8.6% between August 2021 and August 2022. The tolls cannot be increased beyond this rate.

There are 10 toll roads on the national road network. Eight are operated by a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, while the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel are operated directly for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Dublin Port Tunnel is not affected by the rise.