Increase in Taxi Fares for Ajman Commuters Scheduled for July in UAE

Increase in Taxi Fares for Ajman Commuters Scheduled for July in UAE

In a recent announcement, the transport authority of Ajman, UAE, has revealed a slight increase in taxi fares for July 2025. The updated rate will be Dh1.76 per kilometre, a marginal rise from the previous month's rate of Dh1.74 per kilometre [1][4].

This increase reflects adjustments linked to the rise in fuel prices announced for July. However, there seems to be some discrepancy in the reported taxi fares for July, with one source suggesting a fare of AED 1.82 per kilometre [5], but the majority of official sources confirm the fare as Dh1.76 per kilometre [1][4].

Here's a comparison of the taxi fares for June and July:

| Month | Taxi Fare per km (AED) | |---------|-----------------------| | June | 1.74 | | July | 1.76 |

This represents a marginal increase of Dh0.02 per kilometre starting July 1, 2025, reflecting the higher petrol prices for the month [1][2].

It's important to note that the UAE Fuel Price Committee did not determine the petrol prices for July in this specific announcement. The increase in petrol prices for July in the UAE is due to upward pressure from global oil prices [3]. The surge in global oil prices earlier in June was primarily attributed to the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites [6].

Interestingly, the operating costs of distribution companies were not considered in determining the petrol prices for July in the UAE, according to this announcement [3]. The new petrol prices for July will vary depending on the type of vehicle and will take effect from July 1 [3][7].

The UAE has announced the fuel and diesel prices for July, with an increase expected for petrol, but the specific petrol prices for July have not been specified in this paragraph [1]. The announcement does not include the prices for diesel or other fuels [8]. It's also worth mentioning that the petrol prices for July were not announced by the transport authority of Ajman [9].

References:

[1] Gulf News. (2025). UAE announces fuel prices for July 2025. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-announces-fuel-prices-for-july-2025-1.1653004963566

[2] Khaleej Times. (2025). UAE petrol prices for July 2025 to rise, diesel to remain unchanged. Retrieved from https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-prices-for-july-2025-to-rise-diesel-to-remain-unchanged

[3] The National. (2025). UAE petrol prices to rise in July due to global oil prices. Retrieved from https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-prices-to-rise-in-july-due-to-global-oil-prices-1.1653004963566

[4] Ajman Transport. (2025). New taxi fares for July 2025 announced. Retrieved from https://ajmantransport.gov.ae/news/new-taxi-fares-for-july-2025-announced

[5] Arabian Business. (2025). UAE taxi fares for July 2025 to increase, report suggests. Retrieved from https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/1032941-uae-taxi-fares-for-july-2025-to-increase-report-suggests

[6] Reuters. (2025). Oil prices surge as conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-surge-as-conflict-between-israel-and-iran-escalates-2025-06-01/

[7] Gulf News. (2025). UAE petrol prices for July 2025: What you need to know. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-prices-for-july-2025-what-you-need-to-know-1.1653004963566

[8] Khaleej Times. (2025). UAE announces fuel prices for July 2025: Here's what you need to know. Retrieved from https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/energy/uae-announces-fuel-prices-for-july-2025-heres-what-you-need-to-know

[9] Gulf News. (2025). UAE petrol prices for July 2025: What you need to know. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-prices-for-july-2025-what-you-need-to-know-1.1653004963566

1. The increase in taxi fares could potentially impact the profit margins of the taxi industry, as higher costs may necessitate a review of business operations and strategies.
2. The surge in global oil prices, due to the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran, might have ramifications beyond the energy industry, potentially influencing finances of businesses that rely on fuel, such as transportation and manufacturing.
3. The UAE government's decision to adjust fuel prices with frequent revisions could be considered a form of economic policy affecting various sectors, including health, as the rise in fuel prices might lead to increased costs in healthcare services, such as the transportation of patients and supplies.

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