New Delhi: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) increased the annual toll pass fee from April 1, 2026. Earlier, the drivers had to pay Rs 3,000 to enjoy the service of an annual toll pass, but from April 1, the vehicle owners have to pay Rs 3,075.

The new charges will be applicable for the current financial year 2026-27. According to the NHAI statement, the new pass will be applicable for one year or 200 toll crossings all over India, whichever is completed first. This means if any vehicle owner crosses toll 200 times, the annual pass will expire, even if the full year has not yet passed.

NHAI has directed all toll plazas and concerned authorities to implement the new rates from April 1, 2026, and inform commuters and other stakeholders about the same.

“Approval of Competent Authority is hereby conveyed for revision of fee for ‘Annual Pass’ to Rs. 3,075/- w.e.f. 01.04.2026 for the financial year 2026-27. In view of above, it is requested to take necessary action for modification of ‘Annual Pass’ Rates from Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 3075/-, wherever applicable and inform to road users & all other Stakes Holders,” NHAI statement read.

According to the government, toll fee rates are reviewed and revised every year, and as part of this process, the annual pass price has been slightly increased this year.

Eligibility criteria for Annual Pass

The private non-commercial vehicles are eligible for the Annual Pass, there are several criteria for acquiring the pass. The FASTag must be properly visible on the windshield of the vehicle of the registered vehicle.

The FASTTag must be registered with the Vehicle Registration Number (VRN). Additionally, the FASTTag shouldn’t be blaclisted and if any individual facing this problem, the vehicle owner adds money to the FASTTag, which will solve the problem quite easily.