Russia Raises Truck Tariff on Federal Roads by 7.42 Percent and Announces Social Payments Indexation
Russia has adjusted the tariff for trucks exceeding 12 tons on federal highways, known as Plato. The new rate increases by 7.42 percent starting February 1. According to the ministry of transport cited by RIA News, the per kilometer charge rises by 0.21 rubles, bringing the total to 3.05 rubles per kilometer. The update follows a review of last year’s inflation, and the government framed the move as a response to ongoing cost pressures in the logistics sector.
Officials emphasize that the indexation is designed to have a limited effect on the final price of goods delivered by road. The ministry argues that overall transportation costs will not spike dramatically because the shift is modest and is intended to reflect the changing macroeconomic environment rather than to impose new mandatory charges on shippers and consumers. The policy is part of a broader price adjustment mechanism that keeps tariffs aligned with inflation while maintaining supply chain stability.
In related remarks, a member of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes stated that several social and economic benefits will be indexed for Russian residents in 2024. The change is scheduled to begin on February 1, affecting a wide portion of the population as part of a broader fiscal update. The parliamentarian indicated that more than 40 payments would be indexed, with an estimated impact on about 20 million people. The goal behind this policy is to preserve real value for social benefits amid rising living costs.
Vyacheslav Volodin, who previously chaired the State Duma, has also highlighted that maternity capital and other social payments will be indexed in the near term. This measure is presented as part of a broader effort to maintain social guarantees for families and vulnerable groups during economic adjustments.