The Colombian government has confirmed a toll rate adjustment effective January 16, 2026, tied to the 5.30% Consumer Price Index variation. This applies to all highway concessions and aims to ensure the transport system's financial sustainability. Strategies will be implemented to ease the impact on users and transporters.
The national government has ratified the annual toll rate adjustment, set to take effect on January 16, 2026, across Colombia. Per current regulations, this increase is linked to the Consumer Price Index (IPC) variation, which stood at 5.30% annually through November 2025, according to the National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane).
Transport Minister María Fernanda Rojas stated that it is a cost-of-living adjustment applying broadly to the concessioned road network. The goal is to safeguard financial viability for road maintenance, operations, and expansion.
Acknowledging effects on freight transport costs, ticket prices, and household budgets, the executive has introduced non-uniform relief measures, varying by concession type and contract age. These encompass differential rates for nearby communities or frequent users, deferral of scheduled hikes, and phased adjustment schemes.
The announcement occurs amid rising public discontent, heightened by prior increases like the 30% approved by the National Institute of Roads (Invías) at eight stations in January 2025. In 2025, the highest light vehicle tolls reached $26,400 at Pipiral (Bogotá-Villavicencio highway), followed by $25,000 at Túnel de Oriente (Antioquia) and $24,600 at Cisneros.
For heavy vehicles like five-axle trucks, charges exceed $45,000 at several stations, peaking at $69,400 in Cerritos II (Risaralda). After the 2023 tariff freeze ended, five pending tolls adjusted rates year-end, including Cisneros, Machetá, and El Placer.
The policy reignites discussions on the highway concessions model, with calls for deeper legislative reviews to balance sustainability and social impact.
