Fuel Rates Hike Adds Up to Dh14.80 Per Tank Starting September 1
Fuel prices across the UAE will increase on September 1, 2026, pushing retail petrol up by Dh0.20 per litre across all grades and raising diesel by Dh0.50 per litre. The revised rates, approved under the Ministry of Energy’s monthly pricing framework, reflect shifting global benchmark oil prices combined with local distribution operating costs.
Fleet Logistics and Commuter Budgets Face Sharp September Increases
Commercial transport operations and private vehicle owners will see immediate cost pressure starting tomorrow. Diesel saw the sharpest monthly jump, climbing from Dh3.80 per litre in August to Dh4.30 per litre for September, a move that directly inflates operational expenses for logistics operators, heavy equipment users, and transport fleets.
For petrol-powered vehicles, all three grades are up by Dh0.20 per litre compared to August rates. Super 98 rises to Dh3.80 per litre from Dh3.60, Special 95 increases to Dh3.69 per litre from Dh3.49, and E-Plus 91 moves to Dh3.61 per litre from Dh3.41.
| Fuel Grade | September 2026 Rate | August 2026 Rate | Monthly Operational & Consumer Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh3.80 / litre | Dh3.60 / litre | Adds Dh10.20 to Dh14.80 per full tank across standard vehicle sizes |
| Special 95 | Dh3.69 / litre | Dh3.49 / litre | Increases full-tank refill costs by Dh10.20 (Compact) to Dh14.80 (SUV) |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh3.61 / litre | Dh3.41 / litre | Raises refuelling expense by Dh10.20 (Compact) to Dh14.80 (SUV) |
| Diesel | Dh4.30 / litre | Dh3.80 / litre | Increases commercial fleet and logistics fuel expenses by Dh0.50 per litre |
Vehicle Refuelling Costs Breakdown by Vehicle Segment
For individual drivers and business fleet managers balancing expense accounts, the per-tank impact varies depending on vehicle tank capacity.
- Compact Cars (Average 51-litre capacity): Filling up with Super 98 will now cost Dh193.80 (up from Dh183.60 in August). Special 95 rises to Dh188.19 (from Dh177.99), while E-Plus 91 will cost Dh184.11 (up from Dh173.91). Total increase: Dh10.20 per full tank.
- Sedans (Average 62-litre capacity): A full tank of Super 98 climbs to Dh235.60 (up from Dh223.20). Special 95 reaches Dh228.78 (up from Dh216.38), and E-Plus 91 increases to Dh223.82 (from Dh211.42). Total increase: Dh12.40 per full tank.
- SUVs (Average 74-litre capacity): Refuelling an SUV with Super 98 will cost Dh281.20 (up from Dh266.40). Special 95 rises to Dh273.06 (from Dh258.26), while E-Plus 91 reaches Dh267.14 (up from Dh252.34). Total increase: Dh14.80 per full tank.
