Oslo has sharply increased toll charges for fossil-fuelled trucks across its metropolitan area, a move city officials say is intended to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight transport.
Under the new tariff structure, which applies from 2025 through 2026, tolls for diesel-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have risen by about 75% at 83 toll stations in and around the Norwegian capital. Newer Euro 6 trucks are now charged 162 Norwegian kroner (€13.80) during peak hours, while older vehicles meeting Euro 5 standards or earlier face charges of 223 kroner (€19).
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Battery-electric and biogas-powered HGVs are exempt from toll charges until 2030, a policy that also applies to electric light commercial vehicles. The measures are part of Oslo Package 3, a broader transport and infrastructure framework adopted by the City of Oslo and Akershus County in spring 2024.
City officials said the sharp increase follows earlier, more gradual toll adjustments and reflects a deliberate effort to influence vehicle choice. “As diesel HGV charges increase, opting for zero-emission vehicles becomes even more cost-effective,” said Margrethe Lunder, adding that the policy is aligned with the city’s climate targets.
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The measures have drawn criticism from parts of the freight industry. The Norwegian Hauliers’ Association said the pace of change risks undermining predictability for operators. When the increase was announced last autumn, regional manager J. Kristian Bjerke told Norwegian news outlet Nettavisen that the industry was being forced to adapt too quickly.
City officials counter that local policy signals are necessary to support investment in cleaner vehicles. Lunder said heavy goods transport accounts for more than 30% of road transport greenhouse gas emissions in Oslo, making the segment a priority for emissions reduction.
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Despite industry concerns, adoption of cleaner trucks in the city is already outpacing national trends. In 2025, around 30% of newly registered HGVs over 12 tonnes in Oslo were battery-electric or biogas-powered, compared with a lower share nationwide, according to city data.
