The details of the study, released on Friday morning, have since been confirmed by the current government who earlier this year pledged to reduced tolls on these motorways “in the summer.”

According to calculations by TSF, a reduction in toll fees will result in an increase of 22 million euros per annum on the seven SCUT motorways.

The Socialist government has explained that this study formed an integral part of their decision to lower tolls this summer, though the reduction or date of its introduction remain unknown.

One of the biggest potential earners for the state in reducing tolls will be the Algarve’s A22 motorway.

A cut of a mere 15 percent in tolls will see revenue climb by seven million euros, the study found.

Researchers added that even if reductions were to go up to 35 percent, the state would still collect more money from tolls than if were to keep prices unchanged.