Transport for London (TFL) has recommended that the increase prices for the administration of the capital throughout peak occasions can be elevated to £ 18 a day within the capital.

TFL has known as on public views on the hike – from the present £ 15 a day – which got here into impact from January 2, 2026.

This would be the first enhance in congestion prices since 2020, and in accordance with TFL, it has fallen underneath inflation charges for the previous 5 years. Based on the Financial institution of England, £ 15 in 2020 is equal to £ 19 at the moment.

The Congestion Cost Zone occupies an space of ​​Central London surrounded by Vauxhall Bridge, Euston Street, Industrial Road, Tower Bridge Street and New Kent Street.

The transport authority additionally recommended that the low cost for Central London residents completely, from March 2027, proposed completely to extend the price of motorists.

TFL additionally proposed ‘routine -annual will increase’ for the price of congestion prices, in accordance with rise in the price of public transport.

In the meantime, it has recommended that electrical autos – which is able to not be exempt from the buildup levy from December 25, 2025 – depend upon a reduction fee, relying on their car class.

It’s mentioned that electrical wagons, HGVs and quadrics ought to obtain a reduction of fifty% from January 2, 2026 (paying £ 9 a day), whereas electrical vehicles need to get a 25% low cost (pay £ 13.50 each day).

Additionally it is recommended that the low cost halves from 4 March 2030, in order that electrical vehicles would qualify for less than a 12.5% ​​low cost.

The general public session on the adjustments to the congestion prices runs from Could 27 to August 4 and could be obtained right here: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/congestion-charge-proposals?cid=congestion-charge-proposals