New CO2 tax for trucks in the Czech Republic: What will change for carriers?

From 1 March 2024, trucks in the Czech Republic will start paying extra for their CO2 emissions! As in Germany and Austria, truck tolls will now be calculated based on emissions class.

EU regulations

The Czech government’s move follows European regulations for toll-charging countries, which aim to reduce CO2 emissions and promote more environmentally friendly transport methods. According to government documents, toll costs are rising by around two cents per kilometer on average. On highways, trucks will pay about 22 cents per kilometer from March, and 12 cents on motorways.

Similar to Germany

In Germany, a similar introduction caused a stir earlier, with carriers almost doubling their toll costs. Dutch transport companies could be expected to spend around €150 million extra on the CO2 surcharge.

The Netherlands is also considering a kilometer charge, scheduled for 2027. If introduced, it will differentiate between different emission classes, as in the Czech Republic.

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