Special 95 is AED 3.29 per litre, Super 98 is AED 3.40, E-Plus 91 is AED 3.21, and diesel is AED 3.60. Prices climbed from April into a June peak, then dropped sharply in July. Rates are set nationally by the UAE Fuel Price Committee at the start of each month and are the same in every emirate.
This page tracks UAE petrol and diesel prices through 2026. We update it at the start of each month when the Fuel Price Committee announces new rates, so you always have the current number, the full year’s history, and a read on where prices are heading. Bookmark it if fuel is a line in your monthly budget.
What are the current UAE petrol prices?
As of July 2026, these are the pump prices across all seven emirates:
| Fuel grade | Price per litre |
|---|---|
| Super 98 | AED 3.40 |
| Special 95 | AED 3.29 |
| E-Plus 91 | AED 3.21 |
| Diesel | AED 3.60 |
These hold until the August announcement. Prices are identical in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the country, because they are set nationally rather than by station or emirate. VAT of 5 percent is already included.
UAE petrol prices 2026: month by month
Here is every grade, every month of 2026 so far:
| Month | Super 98 | Special 95 | E-Plus 91 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | AED 3.39 | AED 3.28 | AED 3.20 | AED 4.69 |
| May 2026 | AED 3.66 | AED 3.55 | AED 3.48 | AED 4.69 |
| June 2026 | AED 3.95 | AED 3.83 | AED 3.76 | AED 4.33 |
| July 2026 | AED 3.40 | AED 3.29 | AED 3.21 | AED 3.60 |
What is the 2026 petrol price trend?
Two phases so far this year:
- April to June: a steady climb. Special 95 rose from AED 3.28 to a June peak of AED 3.83, a gain of about 17 percent over three months, as global crude firmed up.
- July: a sharp cut. Every grade fell, petrol by roughly 14 percent and diesel by about 17 percent, the biggest single-month drop of the year. That took petrol back near its April level and diesel to its lowest point of 2026.
Diesel has its own pattern: flat through April and May at AED 4.69, then falling in June and again in July to AED 3.60. For anyone running a diesel SUV, pickup or fleet vehicle, the second quarter has ended much cheaper than it started.
Will petrol prices go up or down next month?
Nobody sets the number in advance, and we will not pretend otherwise. What we can tell you is the mechanism: UAE pump prices follow the average global oil price over the preceding weeks, with roughly a one-month lag. So the honest way to read the month ahead is to watch two things:
- Brent crude direction. If oil trends up through the month, expect the next local price to rise, and vice versa. July’s cut reflected softer crude in June.
- The size of recent moves. After a swing as large as July’s, the following month often settles rather than repeating the full move.
We will update this tracker the moment the next rates are published, so the safest forecast is simply to check back at the start of the month. Anyone quoting you an exact future pump price is guessing.
How fuel prices change the rent vs buy decision
Fuel is one of the largest running costs of car ownership, so these swings matter more than they look. A move from AED 3.83 to AED 3.29 on Special 95 is about AED 130 a month for a typical driver, and more for a thirsty SUV. Here is how we would think about it:
- If you rent short term, fuel is your only real fuel exposure, since the rental rate itself does not move month to month. A cheaper month is simply a cheaper month to drive more.
- If you are deciding whether to buy, do not let one month’s price tip the decision. The smarter filter is your annual mileage and the car’s real-world consumption. High mileage rewards an efficient or hybrid car regardless of this month’s rate; low mileage means fuel barely moves your total cost either way.
- If you want to hedge fuel entirely, a used EV takes the pump out of the equation. Our guides on used cars under AED 100,000 and buying GCC vs non-GCC spec are the practical next reads.
Every month’s report
For the detail behind each month, including the pump-cost maths and what changed:
Frequently asked questions
How often do UAE petrol prices change?
Once a month. The UAE Fuel Price Committee reviews and announces rates at the start of each month, and they stay fixed until the next review.
Are petrol prices the same across the UAE?
Yes. Rates are set nationally, so Special 95 costs the same in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate.
What was the highest petrol price in 2026?
June 2026, when Special 95 reached AED 3.83 per litre before July’s cut brought it back down.
Is diesel more expensive than petrol in the UAE?
It was for most of early 2026. Diesel sat above petrol through the spring, but the June and July cuts narrowed the gap sharply, taking diesel to AED 3.60 in July.
Does the pump price include VAT?
Yes. The advertised UAE fuel price already includes 5 percent VAT, so what you see is what you pay.
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