Drivers in the UAE will be paying more for their fuel in August 2026 following the Fuel Price Committee approved an increase in diesel and petrol rates. The new prices take effect from August 1 and will be in effect in all fuel stations throughout the country.
The new tariff will mean that Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.60 per litre, an increase by Dh3.40 on July. Special 95 will increase to Dh3.49 per litre, up from Dh3.29, and E-Plus 91 will be increased in price to Dh3.41 instead of Dh3.21. Diesel will also be more expensive, rising to Dh3.60 and rising to Dh3.80 each litre.
This means that every diesel and petrol category has grown by 20 fils per liter as compared to the prior month.
The latest change follows a decrease in July that came after a series of months of high cost of fuel. UAE retail prices for fuel are reviewed each month and take into consideration the global average price for oil as well as the operating expenses of companies that distribute fuel.
For drivers, the impact of the 20-fils rise will mostly be based on the capacity of their automobile’s fuel tank.
A compact car that has an average 51-litre tank would run Dh183.60 to fill with Super 98, Dh177.99 with Special 95, or Dh173.91 with E-Plus 91. The full refill will price Dh10.20 more than in July.
Car owners that have an average tank size of 62 litres will have to pay Dh223.20 for Super 98, Dh216.38 for Special 95 and Dh211.42 for E-Plus 91. This amounts to the increase in Dh12.40 for an empty tank.
The cost will be higher for drivers with larger vehicles. The cost of filling up an SUV with the equivalent of 74 litres would run Dh266.40 using Super 98, Dh258.26 using Special 95 or Dh252.34 using E-Plus 91. Every full fill costs Dh14.80 more than it did in July.
The estimates for tank size are based on the average capacity of 51 litres for small cars, 62 litres of sedans, and 74 litres for SUVs. The actual costs will differ depending on the type of vehicle the remaining fuel level, as well as the overall tank size.
The increased cost of diesel could impact businesses that operate delivery trucks, vans, along with other types of commercial vehicle. The financial consequences will depend on the size of the fleet the monthly mileage, as well as efficiency of the fuel, however companies that use large amounts of diesel will likely be faced with higher operating costs.
For individuals, frequent fueling could make the monthly price increase more apparent. A car driver who fills a tank of 62 litres four times in August will pay Dh49.60 higher than July’s costs.
The driver can cut down on their consumption by maintaining the proper pressure on their tyres, avoiding unnecessary idle, and accelerating quickly. making multiple journeys into one. The motorists must also use the recommended grade of petrol by the manufacturer of their vehicle.
The rates announced will remain in effect until August 2026. The UAE’s pricing model for monthly prices, September fuel prices are expected to be announced at the end of August.
