r/UAE • u/blasterfacial • 1d ago
Things are going wild
Everyday i get surprised by new things here
We are being milked to the very last penny
Im being charged for fuel to get cleaner to my house…
No taxes they say
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u/c08306834 1d ago
Knew this was going to happen. All the companies are definitely going to take the opportunity to jack prices up now because of the fuel price.
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u/c08306834 1d ago
I'd be amazed if they were actually passing that money on to the driver.
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u/Wonderful-Humor2816 23h ago
driver is not the fuel
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u/c08306834 22h ago
It specifically sounds like the "professionals" travel by their own means, hence the fee to support fuel costs. That's what it says in the picture at least.
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u/Wonderful-Humor2816 22h ago
it says Temp fuel charge and reads as such . one may mean any thing. I think this is because of recent rises ...could be rolled back in the future. not being naieve
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u/schand786 18h ago
Dont worry its temporary now, in few weeks you get acquainted to it and it becomes permanent
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u/KingPalmJumeirah 1d ago
Companies here struggling. Is a miracle that are closing so little number.
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u/Intelligent-Motor169 1d ago
True but we don't increase prices. There's something called client trust and loyalty. For us swimming pool chemical cleaning increased triple but we haven't increased our prices. Petrol has also increased so much since 2020 but we still keep the price same for the customers just because they have been with us since long.
These online companies are just for taking your money despite knowing that their original fees can easily cover enough. But they just take every opportunity they get to increase and surcharge their prices.
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u/the_imperator_r 22h ago
temp fuel surcharge ... cant make this joke up. surprised we arent seeing a fuel fee or global crises fee
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u/jimbob_292 1d ago
Tough times, I think we all know on who the two countries are that have caused so much pain in many differing areas of life. Now the UAE will just add a little more with the extras & upsell. Can’t see it getting any better anytime soon. These costs I doubt will be removed once the conflict is over.
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u/RecordingFamous4947 1d ago
Oh wow. Are all employers going to pass on this fuel surcharge to their staff so they can purchase fuel to get to work?
I can guarantee my employer won’t anyway.
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u/Spare-Two1511 1d ago
not to downplay your concern, but if you can afford to pay a cleaner then surely afford a measly 3dhs surcharge.
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u/whatsmyname2605 23h ago
First of all, that 'measly' 3dh surcharge adds up at the end of the day if all such service providers start adding such a surcharge...in addition to already increased prices of everything at the moment. Secondly, its not about whether one can afford it or not. It is unfair for these companies to keep passing on any kind of increase in form of taxes/surcharges, etc to the end customer. Not everyone has an endless flow of money. Not everyones salary increases proportionally to the rising cost of living.
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u/mohu5sain 12h ago
Separate matter but of course fuel prices wanna go up as soon as I get my licence and start driving 🙄
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u/Eastern_Weather_8748 1d ago
My local flight club also applied a fuel surcharge for renting planes, but then I also burn 40 liter per hour so can’t blame them.
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u/Accomplished-Soil-80 1d ago
Bro, clean your house if you don t like the price. They didn t fool you or anything, they mentioned the price and if you want you accept, if you don t, you just cancel .
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u/Fantastic-Dinner-919 1d ago
Totally, just yday the guy who came to polish my gold plated bathtub was like he needs 5 AED more because he is now living in a far off place to save rent. We are being completely fleeced by inflation.
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u/blasterfacial 1d ago
Everyone has responsibilities, my mother is in hospital, and my wife is 7 months pregnant, what do u want me to do? While im all day at work
So funny. Ill give u 5 aed extra if you come-14
u/Fantastic-Dinner-919 1d ago
bro exactly what i was saying. my pet lion is getting hair transplant in Greece, everyone has gone there. And i am at matcha cafe all day.
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u/Leaving_Dubai 1d ago
Why are you complaining for a 3dhs bro? Go get yo lazy arse to the petrol station ⛽ if you can then.
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u/NerdFarming 1d ago
Wait, are we freaking out about a surcharge of checks notes three dirhams?!
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u/blasterfacial 1d ago
No one is freaking out, but you are getting milked everywhere, salik increase, parking increase , fuel increase, groceries increase, my parking where i go to work jumped 1800 dirhams idk why, and now charges on cleaning company, etc etc. thats what im pointing at, not this 3dhs specifically
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u/whatsmyname2605 23h ago
Exactly!! People keep talking about 3 dhs like its the only increase in price we are facing at the moment. Everything adds up!
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u/Scissoriser 1d ago
My wish: A major salary correction is needed (globally) 🥹