State Lorry Owners' Federation Announces 25% Freight Rate Increase from June 15
India's State Lorry Owners' Federation decided to increase lorry freight charges by 25% effective June 15, 2026, citing diesel price increases of up to ₹8 per litre driven by geopolitical tensions. The federation attributed the hike to rising operational costs and urged the government to regulate fuel prices and provide sector relief. The decision affects transport operators across the country and could have downstream impacts on logistics costs and consumer prices.
The State Lorry Owners' Federation adopted a resolution on June 10, 2026, to raise freight charges by 25% starting June 15, responding to sharp diesel price increases attributed to U.S.-Iran tensions. The federation cited diesel price rises of up to ₹8 per litre as creating unsustainable operational burdens on lorry owners. Beyond the rate increase, the federation's executive committee also opposed mandatory Vehicle Location Tracking Device installation in lorries, arguing it was designed for passenger vehicles and would impose unnecessary costs on truck operators. The committee expressed concern over increased fitness certificate fees for vehicles older than 15 years, warning this would disproportionately harm small operators. Additionally, the federation called for stronger government enforcement against overloading and regular highway inspections.
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Lorry freight charges to go up by 25% from June 15 amid diesel price hike
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