Road tolls hit a record. This is how much drivers will pay in 2027
Norwegian drivers are expected to pay a record NOK 19.44 billion in road tolls in 2027. This assumption was included in the government's draft state budget. Bård Hoksrud of the Progress Party (Frp) calls it a “dark day for drivers”.
NOK 19.44 billion from drivers. The new budget also brings changes for electric cars.
Fot. Konstanchin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg presented the proposed state budget for 2027 on Wednesday. The document shows that revenue from tolls on national and regional roads is set to increase despite fewer road projects. This year, drivers are expected to pay NOK 18.9 billion. Next year, the amount is expected to be more than NOK 500 million higher.
A new record will be set. Tolls are approaching NOK 20 billion
The government estimates road toll revenue in 2027 at NOK 19.44 billion. This is the highest amount in history. Hoksrud points out that the increase is taking place despite a smaller number of road investments being carried out. The politician believes actual revenue may exceed NOK 20 billion.
According to data presented in the material, on 15 July 2026, 65 projects financed by road tolls were operating or had already been approved in Norway. The system therefore remains an important source of infrastructure funding. Hoksrud criticises the scale of the burden placed on drivers. In an interview with Nettavisen, he compared the government's actions to giving someone a present and then demanding payment from the recipient.
According to data presented in the material, on 15 July 2026, 65 projects financed by road tolls were operating or had already been approved in Norway. The system therefore remains an important source of infrastructure funding. Hoksrud criticises the scale of the burden placed on drivers. In an interview with Nettavisen, he compared the government's actions to giving someone a present and then demanding payment from the recipient.
The bill for roads will rise sharply.Photo: JohnM, CC-BY-SA-3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Ryfast will become more expensive again. Temporary relief is coming to an end
One of the changes will be felt by drivers using Ryfast in Rogaland. It is one of the road projects with the highest tolls. The government proposes ending extraordinary state support aimed at reducing them, in line with an earlier decision by the Norwegian parliament (Stortinget). As a result, rates on this route will rise again.
The Storting previously required the government to ensure a 33% reduction in Ryfast toll rates. The measure has been in force from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026. It will not be extended for another year. However, the state will continue to fund the programme for reducing road tolls outside urban areas.
The Storting previously required the government to ensure a 33% reduction in Ryfast toll rates. The measure has been in force from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026. It will not be extended for another year. However, the state will continue to fund the programme for reducing road tolls outside urban areas.
The changes will also affect owners of electric cars. From 2027, the VAT exemption will apply only to the first NOK 150,000 of the value of a new car, instead of the current NOK 300,000, which according to the material will increase the price of almost all new electric cars by NOK 37,500. The entire exemption is set to be abolished in 2028, meaning another increase in cost of NOK 37,500.
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