Brisbane tolls to increase from July 1 in another blow to cost of living

Tolls across Brisbane will rise from July 1 in another cost of living blow. SEE HOW MUCH

Following a rise in the cost of groceries and petrol, Brisbane residents face another hip pocket hit with tolls to increase from July 1.

The price of tolls will rise by about 6 per cent across the board from July 1 to come into line with Brisbane’s CPI.

For cars, a trip through the Clem7 will cost $5.70, up from $5.35, while Legacy Way will rise to $6.14, up from $5.79.

The Go Between Bridge will cost $1.78, Murarrie increases to $1.26 and the Clem7 goes up to $2.85.

Tolls are increasing across Brisbane from July 1.

Trucks will pay $18.43 to travel Legacy Way in peak hours – up from $17.38 – and the Clem7 cost $17.09 – up from $16.12.

Toll notice charges have also risen to $9.48 for a notice fee and $26.55 for a demand notice.

Economist Professor John Quiggin said the increase was in line with the rise of Brisbane’s CPI, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics reporting a 6 per cent increase from the 12 months to the March quarter.

“I’m not a big fan of toll roads, but given that we have them, CPI adjustment seems like a sensible way to go,” he said.

Toll fees and charges are adjusted each year on July 1, except for the AirportlinkM7 tolls which are adjusted each year on January 1.

Mr Quiggin said that Brisbane would likely see more cost of living hikes, with some likely to be more than 6 per cent and some less.

“The crucial issue is whether wages keep up. So far, they haven’t,” he said.

“There’s a strong push to make wage-earners bear the brunt of reducing inflation, even though they haven’t contributed to it.”