FASTag Annual Pass Prices to Surge from April: NHAI Update
The National Highway Authority of India is planning a significant rise in the price of the NHAI annual pass, making travel expensive for Indian highway users. The increase will affect toll rates, which are adjusted annually from April 1st. The annual pass will see an Rs 75-100 increase, up to Rs 3,000 per pass. Drivers can purchase the pass through the Highway Travel app and NHAI portal, offering convenience. The advisory issued by the NHAI warns against scammers who mislead users with discount offers for the annual pass.
Highlights
- •The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) plans to raise the price of the annual pass from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,750 to Rs 3,100 by April 1, 2026.
- •The rise in annual pass prices is a response to the increase in toll rates on national highways, which are adjusted each financial year from April 1st.
- •The NHAI annual pass allows users to pass through up to 200 toll plazas without incurring fees for an entire year, including private car owners and commercial vehicle owners.
- •The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) issued a warning regarding fraud scams targeting FASTag users who offer discounts for the annual pass, urging drivers to be cautious.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is set to announce a significant increase in the price of the NHAI annual pass, making travel on Indian highways more expensive for consumers in April.
According to senior sources within the NHAI, the annual pass for national highways will see an increase of Rs 75 to Rs 100 starting April 1, 2026, following the financial year 2026-27. The pass, currently priced at Rs 3,000, can be purchased through the Highway Travel app and the NHAI portal, providing convenience for drivers.
The rise in annual pass prices is linked to the increase in toll rates on national highways, which are adjusted annually and effective from April 1st. This price hike is primarily influenced by the wholesale inflation rate, as set by the government.
The NHAI annual pass, a convenient alternative to paying tolls repeatedly at toll plazas, remains valid on national highways and expressways. Its validity is for an entire year, allowing users to pass through up to 200 toll plazas without incurring any fees. Any private car owner can obtain it, and commercial vehicle owners have the option to purchase it as well. The annual pass is valid for one calendar year.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a strong advisory to prevent fraudsters who are targeting FASTag users in the name of discounts on the FASTag annual pass. These scammers misused the names and logos of NHAI to create fake websites, offering misleading discounts to attract unsuspecting victims. Once you fall for the scam, your banking details are exposed and your payment may be diverted to the fraudsters. It is imperative to avoid these scams by being wary of any unusual promotional offers before making payments.
