Hey drivers in Serbia, get ready to open your wallets wider! Starting today, toll prices have jumped by about 4.3% on average per kilometer traveled. Yes, you heard that right — driving on highways from Belgrade to Niš, Novi Sad, Subotica, or Šid will now cost you a bit more. The new toll prices were published in the Official Gazette and took effect on July 4th, while on newly built sections like the Belgrade-Požega highway with toll stations at Lučani and Prilipac, the new rates will apply starting July 10th. The Ministry of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure explained this as an annual adjustment based on the consumer price index, meaning tolls went up due to inflation. Sounds like a small change? For the average driver, it means roughly 1 dinar more per kilometer. Add that up over your whole trip, and it’s a serious hit to your wallet. Plus, the new toll stations on the Belgrade-Požega highway are ready to start charging from July 10th, adding even more costs. Bottom line: driving on Serbian highways just got pricier. Is this the start of a never-ending toll hike saga, or will someone step in to cool things down? Time will tell. Meanwhile, maybe it’s time to dust off that bike or start walking — at least that’s free! Got thoughts on these toll hikes? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s mad and who’s chill about this new toll drama!
