The UAE Fuel Price Committee has revealed the updated fuel prices for September 2025, with slight adjustments across petrol types while diesel costs have decreased.
UAE petrol and diesel prices for September 2025
- Super 98 petrol: Dhs2.70 per litre (up from Dhs2.69 in August)
- Super 95 petrol: Dhs2.58 per litre (up from Dhs2.57 in August)
- E-Plus 91 petrol: Dhs2.51 per litre (up from Dhs2.50 in August)
- Diesel: Dhs2.66 per litre (down from Dhs2.78 in August)
These changes officially take effect from Monday, September 1, 2025.
When are UAE fuel prices announced?
Fuel prices in the UAE are reviewed and announced on the last day of every month by the UAE Fuel Price Committee and are applied from the first day of the next month. This pricing system, introduced in 2015, aligns local fuel rates with global oil prices, ensuring transparency in pricing.
Different fuel types explained
- Super 98 petrol – Premium high-octane fuel designed for luxury cars and high-performance engines.
- Super 95 petrol – Common unleaded petrol suitable for vehicles requiring strong performance.
- E-Plus 91 petrol – An economical fuel type mainly used by fleets, commercial vehicles, and standard cars.
- Diesel – Known for efficiency, commonly used in buses, trucks, and trains.
UAE fuel price trends in 2024 – 2025
Over the past year, UAE petrol prices have fluctuated due to global oil trends, seasonal variations, and geopolitical events. For instance, December 2024 recorded the lowest fuel prices, while earlier months such as May and June 2024 had significantly higher rates.
Some historical highlights:
- August 2025: Super 98 at Dhs2.69, Super 95 at Dhs2.57, E-Plus 91 at Dhs2.50, Diesel at Dhs2.78.
- March 2025: Super 98 at Dhs2.73, Diesel at Dhs2.77.
- September 2024: Super 98 at Dhs2.90, Diesel at Dhs2.78.
- May 2024: Super 98 peaked at Dhs3.34.
The monthly adjustments show how UAE fuel rates move in sync with international crude oil markets, giving motorists a clear idea of global economic impacts on local fuel consumption.