UAE Fuel Prices August 2026 — Super 98: 3.40 AED/L

UAE Fuel Prices This Month

The UAE liberalised its fuel pricing in August 2015, replacing government subsidies with a monthly market-linked system. Prices are set by the UAE Fuel Price Committee on the last working day of each month and take effect from the 1st of the following month, based on the average global crude price during the preceding month.

Four grades are available at UAE filling stations: Super 98 (highest octane, recommended for performance and luxury vehicles), Special 95 (standard grade, suits most passenger cars), E-Plus 91 (budget grade for older vehicles), and Diesel (for trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles). All prices are per litre in AED.

ENOC (Emirates National Oil Company) and ADNOC Distribution operate most filling stations across the emirates. Since deregulation, UAE pump prices have occasionally been among the lowest in the world when crude prices fall — and can rise sharply when global oil markets spike. There is no advance notice of changes until the committee announces at month-end.

Frequently Asked Questions

The UAE Fuel Price Committee announces new prices on the last day of each month. Prices take effect from the 1st of the following month and remain fixed for the entire month, regardless of oil price movements during that period.

Most modern petrol cars sold in the UAE require a minimum of 95 RON (Special 95). Performance or turbocharged engines often specify 98 RON (Super 98). Check your owner's manual — using a lower grade than specified can cause engine knocking over time.

In 2015 the UAE government deregulated fuel pricing to reduce fiscal pressure caused by low global oil prices. The reform linked pump prices to global markets, saving billions in annual government expenditure and aligning with broader GCC economic reform trends.

Diesel is typically priced close to Special 95. Both are announced together on the last day of the month by the Fuel Price Committee. Check the current month table above for exact figures.

UAE Fuel Prices — August 2026

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UAE Fuel Prices This Month

Frequently Asked Questions