Flemish public transport authority De Lijn increased prices for season tickets and day passes by an average of 2.7%

Rail authority NMBS will increase its fares by 2.83% during the course of the month, dependent on its achieving targets for punctuality. Last year’s planned increases were cut back after targets were not met

Brussels taxis were authorised to implement an increase of 2.33%, with the price per kilometre going up from €1.60 to €1.66

Excise charges on cigarettes and loose tobacco were increased by a minimum of 10 cents for a packet of 20 cigarettes. Another increase is due to take place later in the year.