UAE petrol prices have increased for April 2026

Announced by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, petrol and diesel prices have now increased significantly across the board.

This means that the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced new rates on Tuesday March 31. Prices have now changed as of Wednesday April 1.

Fuel prices in the country were liberalised in 2015, with local rates being aligned with global oil prices.

For the past 10 years, the fuel price committee has met on a monthly basis to announce revised rates.

Super 98 petrol is a high-octane fuel grade and is designed for high-performance engines and luxury vehicles.

Special 95 petrol is an unleaded petroleum used by vehicles that require higher octane fuel to perform to their highest standard.

E-Plus 91 petrol is the lowest grade of petrol available in the UAE. This is mainly used by fleets, commercial vehicles and standard cars.

Diesel is known for its higher efficiency and is commonly found in buses, trains and large trucks. Do not put diesel in a car that requires unleaded fuel.

How have UAE petrol prices changed over the past year?

UAE petrol prices fluctuate based on a wide variety of factors – including seasonal variations, geopolitical events and global oil prices.

This is reflected in the changing costs of petrol in the UAE since the start of 2024.

In December, the price of petrol and diesel in the UAE reached its lowest point of 2024 and 2025 started things off with the exact same rates.