Dubai Motorists Face Increased Fuel, Parking, and Salik Costs Starting June 1
Petrol, parking and Salik costs rise in Dubai: What motorists need to know from June 1
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From June 1, 2026, motorists in Dubai will experience increased costs for petrol, parking, and Salik tolls due to new VAT regulations. Petrol prices will rise for the fourth consecutive month, while parking and toll fees will also see a slight increase, shifting to a cashless payment system for parking.
- 01Petrol prices for June are: Super 98 at Dh3.95, Special 95 at Dh3.83, and E-Plus 91 at Dh3.76 per litre.
- 02Parking charges will increase by 5% due to VAT, making premium parking Dh6.30 per hour and standard parking Dh4.20 per hour.
- 03Salik toll fees will rise, with peak charges increasing from Dh6 to Dh6.30 and off-peak from Dh4 to Dh4.20.
- 04The Salik tag activation fee will increase from Dh50 to Dh52.50.
- 05Dubai will transition to cashless parking payments, eliminating cash transactions at parking meters.
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As of June 1, 2026, motorists in Dubai will face higher costs across multiple transportation categories due to the introduction of a 5% VAT. Petrol prices will see an increase for the fourth month in a row, with Super 98 priced at Dh3.95 per litre, up from Dh3.66 in May. Parking charges will also rise, with premium parking increasing to Dh6.30 per hour and standard parking to Dh4.20 per hour, both reflecting the new VAT. Additionally, Salik toll fees will increase, with peak charges now at Dh6.30 and off-peak at Dh4.20. The activation fee for Salik tags will also rise slightly from Dh50 to Dh52.50. In a significant change, Dubai will move to a cashless parking system, requiring payments through digital channels such as the nol card and various apps, effective immediately. These changes are expected to impact daily commuters the most, as transport costs continue to rise.
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Motorists will experience increased transportation costs, affecting daily budgets.
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