Diesel surcharge
We want people in Edinburgh to enjoy
- cleaner air
- better health
- a more pleasant and attractive city.
Edinburgh has made good progress in reducing levels of air pollution. However, there are still areas where pollutants are of concern and are harmful to human health. Road traffic is the main source of these pollutants. Diesel vehicles produce higher levels of these pollutants than their petrol counterparts, the Council introduced a surcharge for diesel-fuelled vehicles as part of the parking permit system in May 2023.
The diesel surcharge and Low Emission Zone work together to help protect public health by reducing harmful emissions.
Residents’ permit holders
A surcharge was introduced in May 2023 for permit holders with diesel-fuelled vehicles.
Existing residents' permit holders were exempt from the diesel surcharge for a three-year period so long as the original permit was renewed on time and the vehicle did not change.
The three-year period expires on 29 May 2026.
From this date, all applications, including renewals for diesel-fuelled vehicles will be subject to the surcharge. The charges are
- 3 month permit is £17.50
- 6 month permit is £35
- 12 month permit is £60.
If you are liable for the diesel surcharge this will be added to your permit price during the application or renwal process.
If you are a disabled resident with a blue badge, you are eligible for a free residents’ parking permit. Therefore, you will be exempt from the diesel surcharge.