Upcoming Petrol Price Announcement in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is poised to reveal its petrol prices for September 2025 later this week. This announcement comes on the heels of modest price adjustments seen in the previous month, following a period of price stability.
Current Trends in Petrol Prices
Last month, petrol prices experienced a slight decline, signaling a possible shift in the market after a stretch of unchanging rates. Compared to one year ago, filling up a tank is considerably more affordable across all fuel categories, even though fluctuations have occurred over the past year.
Recent Price Comparisons
As of August 2024, the price for E-Plus 91 fuel was set at AED2.86 per litre, while diesel was priced at AED2.95 per litre. In a notable positive shift, the current price for E-Plus 91 has dropped to AED2.50 per litre, reflecting a decrease from last year’s figures.
The reductions aren’t limited to E-Plus 91; Special 95 and Super 98 fuels are also more economical. Special 95 has decreased from AED2.93 to AED2.57 per litre, while Super 98 prices have dropped from AED3.05 to AED2.69 per litre.
Monthly Price Breakdown
Since the beginning of August, fuel prices in the UAE have been as follows:
- E-Plus 91: AED2.50 per litre
- Special 95: AED2.57 per litre
- Super 98: AED2.69 per litre
- Diesel: AED2.78 per litre
This marks a marginal decrease from July’s prices, where E-Plus was AED2.51, Special 95 was AED2.58, Super 98 was AED2.70, and diesel stood at AED2.63.
Historical Context
In March 2021, when global oil prices began to rise, the Fuel Price Committee lifted the previously imposed freezes on petrol prices that had been established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Since then, market dynamics have allowed for more natural price fluctuations in response to changes in global crude oil prices.
Detailed Fuel Price Table
Here’s a snapshot of fuel prices over the past few months in the UAE, detailing the shifts from June to August 2025:
| Month | E-Plus 91 | Special 95 | Super 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | AED2.50 | AED2.57 | AED2.69 | AED2.78 |
| July 2025 | AED2.51 | AED2.58 | AED2.70 | AED2.63 |
| June 2025 | AED2.39 | AED2.47 | AED2.58 | AED2.45 |
| May 2025 | AED2.39 | AED2.47 | AED2.58 | AED2.52 |
| April 2025 | AED2.38 | AED2.46 | AED2.57 | AED2.63 |
| March 2025 | AED2.54 | AED2.61 | AED2.73 | AED2.77 |
| February 2025 | AED2.55 | AED2.63 | AED2.74 | AED2.82 |
| January 2025 | AED2.43 | AED2.50 | AED2.61 | AED2.68 |
As seen in this table, fuel price trends have shown a relatively stable trajectory over the last few months, with slight increases in specific months, followed by reductions.
Understanding Price Fluctuations
The pricing of petrol in the UAE is closely tied to global crude oil markets. As international oil prices fluctuate due to various factors, including geopolitical events, natural disasters, or changes in production levels, local retail prices at petrol stations adapt accordingly.
Overall, the upcoming announcement on petrol prices for September 2025 promises to provide more clarity for UAE residents about fuel costs in the near future, amid an evolving landscape of global oil prices.
