Petrol Prices in UAE 2026: ADNOC, Emarat & ENOC Monthly Fuel Rates 

UAE petrol prices in 2026 are set monthly by the UAE Fuel Price Committee. April 2026 saw price increases across all fuel grades at ADNOC, Emarat, and ENOC stations.

These adjustments reflect global crude oil market movements over the preceding six months. Tracking monthly rates allows motorists to forecast fuel expenditure with accuracy.

UAE Petrol Prices in April 2026

As of April 1, 2026, the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced a rise in fuel prices across all categories, driven by global oil prices at $115 to $120 per barrel.

What are the UAE petrol prices for April 2026?

Fuel prices across all 4 categories rose between Dh0.80 and Dh1.97 per litre compared to the previous month. The UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed these figures effective April 1, 2026, based on international crude benchmarks including Murban pricing.

Why did diesel prices increase the most in April 2026?

Diesel recorded the steepest hike at Dh1.97 per litre, rising from Dh2.72 to Dh4.69. Geopolitical tensions across the Middle East raised refined fuel costs, directly affecting diesel benchmarks tracked by the UAE Fuel Price Committee.

How does the UAE determine monthly fuel prices?

The UAE Fuel Price Committee adjusts prices monthly using international crude and refined fuel benchmarks, including Murban pricing. The UAE deregulated fuel pricing in 2015, establishing a system where monthly adjustments reflect global market shifts, including crude oil fluctuations like the current range of $115 to $120 per barrel.

How Much Did UAE Fuel Prices Rise in April 2026?

UAE fuel prices rose by Dh0.80 per litre across all petrol grades and by Dh1.97 per litre for diesel in April 2026. The UAE Fuel Price Committee published these revisions as part of its monthly pricing cycle, recording increases across all four fuel categories, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91.

Which Fuel Category Recorded the Largest Price Increase in April 2026?

Diesel recorded the largest single-month price increase in April 2026, rising by Dh1.97 per litre. Global crude oil price movements and geopolitical pressures on supply chains drove this revision, pushing diesel from Dh2.72 in March 2026 to Dh4.69 in April 2026.

Petrol grades rose uniformly across all categories, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91, each recording an identical increase of Dh0.80 per litre. April 2026 marked the first monthly revision cycle in which all petrol grades exceeded Dh3.00 per litre simultaneously.

Which Fuel Distributors Apply These Revised Prices in the UAE?

All major fuel distributors in the UAE, including ADNOC, Emarat, and ENOC, apply the same government-mandated prices following each monthly revision. The UAE Fuel Price Committee sets a single national price for each fuel grade, covering all retail fuel stations across the country.

Consumers filling petrol grades such as Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 pay identical rates regardless of the distributor. Diesel consumers at commercial and retail stations, including those operated by ADNOC Distribution and Emarat, pay the same revised rate of Dh4.69 per litre from April 2026.

Six Months of UAE Petrol Price Trends: November 2025 to April 2026

UAE petrol prices for E-Plus 91, Special 95, and Super 98 fluctuated across the six-month period from November 2025 through April 2026. December 2025 recorded the highest petrol prices within this period. February 2026 recorded the lowest petrol prices within this period. Diesel prices followed a volatile pattern across the same six months. Diesel peaked at AED 2.85 per litre in December 2025. Diesel dropped to AED 2.52 per litre in February 2026. Diesel rose again to AED 2.72 per litre by March 2026. April 2026 petrol prices represent the continuation of this six-month pricing pattern across all fuel grades.

Monthly Price Movements Tracked

Tracking UAE petrol prices from November 2025 through April 2026 reveals a pattern of modest swings across all grades, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91. Prices responded to seasonal demand and global market conditions across each month, with no single month recording extreme volatility.

What were the key monthly price movements for UAE petrol between November 2025 and April 2026?

Prices shifted within a contained range across all grades, with movements between Dh2.40 and Dh2.74 per litre recorded over the six-month period. The UAE Fuel Price Committee publishes monthly adjustments based on global crude benchmarks, with November 2025 recording the highest single-grade price across the tracked window.

Which UAE petrol grade recorded the most stable pricing across the tracked period?

E-Plus 91 recorded the most affordable and contained price range throughout the six-month period, moving between Dh2.40 and Dh2.55 per litre. This 15-fils spread across 6 months reflects the grade’s consistent positioning as the lowest-cost option among available grades, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91.

Key pricing patterns across the period include:

• Develop an understanding that December and January produced identical prices across all grades, signaling no adjustment by the committee
• Identify that February 2026 produced a sharp rebound, matching November 2025 highs across all grades
• Note that March 2026 recorded Super 98 falling to Dh2.59 per litre, dropping below the Dh2.60 threshold
• Confirm that E-Plus 91 maintained the lowest price position across all 6 tracked months

How predictable was UAE petrol price budgeting during this six-month window?

The six-month period produced no single month with extreme price volatility, making fuel cost forecasting achievable within a narrow band for consumers and fleet operators. The overall range of Dh0.34 per litre between the lowest recorded E-Plus 91 price and the highest recorded Super 98 price confirms contained movement across grades, including economy, mid-range, and premium categories.

Petrol Highs And Lows

What Were the Monthly Highs and Lows for UAE Petrol Prices Between November 2025 and April 2026?

UAE petrol prices reached their lowest points between November 2025 and January 2026, then surged to their highest points in April 2026. According to UAE fuel pricing records, Super 98 held at Dh2.60 to Dh2.61, Special 95 held near Dh2.50, and E-Plus 91 remained below Dh2.45 across those 3 consecutive months.

February 2026 produced a brief upward shift before prices declined again in March 2026. The UAE Ministry of Energy fuel committee reported Super 98 rising to Dh2.74 and Special 95 rising to Dh2.63 during February 2026.

April 2026 recorded the largest single-month price increases across all 3 fuel grades for the entire 6-month period. Global crude oil markets, tracked by the International Energy Agency, pushed toward $115 to $120 per barrel, driving the following outcomes:

Each fuel grade, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91, recorded a price increase of approximately Dh0.80 between March 2026 and April 2026, based on UAE fuel price committee data.

Diesel Trend Over Months

How Did Diesel Prices Move Between November 2025 and April 2026?

Diesel prices shifted across 6 distinct monthly intervals, rising in 2 months, falling in 3 months, and holding a marginal decline in 1 month. According to UAE fuel pricing records, the period from November 2025 to April 2026 recorded a peak value of AED 2.85 in December 2025 and a lowest value of AED 2.52 in February 2026, reflecting a total range of AED 0.33 across the tracked period.

The monthly movements broke down as follows:

• November 2025: AED 2.67, recording a decline of AED 0.04 from the prior month
• December 2025: AED 2.85, recording an increase of AED 0.18 and marking the highest price in the period
• January 2026: AED 2.55, recording a decline of AED 0.30 and marking the largest single-month drop in the period
• February 2026: AED 2.52, recording a marginal decline of AED 0.03 and marking the lowest price in the period
• March 2026: AED 2.72, recording an increase of AED 0.20 and marking the second largest single-month rise in the period

December 2025 and March 2026 recorded the 2 largest upward price movements across the period, rising by AED 0.18 and AED 0.20 respectively. January 2026 produced the single steepest correction, pulling the diesel price down by AED 0.30 within 1 month.

Brent Crude, Geopolitics, and Demand: Why UAE Prices Jumped in April

Why Did UAE Fuel Prices Rise in April?

Brent crude climbed from $104.86 on April 1 to $112.42 by April 3, a increase of $7.56 in 48 hours. The IEA attributed this surge to geopolitical disruptions including supply threats, ceasefire collapses, and regional instability across markets like Europe and Asia.

Trump’s televised threats to strike Iranian energy infrastructure removed ceasefire expectations and triggered a single-day rally of 6.3%, according to IEA market monitoring reports. Brent crude prices that had previously fallen to $98.00 rebounded to $112.42, reflecting a recovery of $14.42 within the same trading period. Compared to prices recorded 12 months earlier, Brent crude rose by $41.00, based on IEA commodity tracking data.

What Supply Risks Did the IEA Identify?

The IEA flagged significant supply disruption risks across 2 major regions, specifically Europe and Asia. These risks stemmed from the absence of a confirmed U.S. exit strategy, which markets interpreted as a signal of prolonged regional instability, according to IEA April 2025 reporting.

Markets responded by pricing in continued disruption across sectors including airlines, logistics firms, and consumer freight carriers. Airlines and logistics firms announced fuel surcharges across services including passenger flights, cargo routes, and last-mile delivery networks. These surcharges are projected to remain active through mid-2026, based on IEA forward demand assessments.

Are ADNOC, Emarat, ENOC, and EPPCO Prices the Same?

Whether you fill up at an ADNOC station in Abu Dhabi or an ENOC forecourt in Dubai, you pay exactly the same price per litre. The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee enforces uniform rates monthly across every operator and emirate, including ADNOC, ENOC, EPPCO, and Emarat.

Do all UAE fuel brands charge the same price per litre?

Yes, all UAE fuel brands charge identical prices per litre across every emirate. The UAE Fuel Price Committee sets and publishes uniform fuel rates on the first day of each month, applying those rates to every licensed fuel retailer, such as ADNOC, ENOC, and Emarat, without exception.

For April 2026, the following prices apply at every fuel station nationwide:

Where do UAE fuel operators actually differ?

UAE fuel operators differ across 3 areas beyond the pump price itself. These differences involve operator-specific programmes and services, not fuel cost:

• Loyalty programmes, including ADNOC Rewards, NOL integration at ENOC, and Emarat loyalty points
• Accepted payment methods, such as fleet cards, contactless payments, and app-based billing
• On-site amenities, including convenience stores, car wash services, and food and beverage outlets

Selecting a station based on these features is valid if price is not the deciding factor.

How Are UAE Petrol Prices Decided Each Month?

The Retail Pricing Committee sets UAE fuel prices each month. This government body is chaired by the Ministry of Energy. The committee meets monthly to determine fuel rates. Prices are tied directly to global oil market benchmarks. International crude and refined fuel costs influence what consumers pay at the pump. Brent crude movements are among the benchmarks tracked. Each month’s prices reflect the prior month’s global market averages. Local fuel prices are a direct translation of international oil market conditions.

Monthly Pricing Committee Role

How does the UAE Fuel Price Committee set monthly prices?

The UAE Fuel Price Committee, overseen by the Ministry of Energy, sets retail fuel prices each month across all licensed distributors, including ADNOC, Emarat, and ENOC. The committee was established in 2015 to replace direct government fuel subsidies, which had previously cost the UAE government billions of dirhams annually in consumer price support, according to the Ministry of Energy.

What benchmark data does the committee use to calculate fuel prices?

The committee applies the S&P Global Platts petroleum benchmark to calculate the base price per litre for all fuel grades, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91. S&P Global Platts publishes daily commodity pricing data covering over 13,500 price assessments across global energy markets, providing the standardised reference point the Ministry of Energy uses each month.

The Ministry then adds a retailer margin to cover operational costs, including transport logistics, storage, and pump-level operations. This produces the final per-litre price applied uniformly across all retail distributors.

How do retailers implement the new prices each month?

The implementation process follows 5 sequential steps:

1. Receive the S&P Global Platts benchmark data for the current month
2. Calculate the retailer margin covering transport, storage, and operating costs
3. Finalise prices for all 4 grades, including Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91, and diesel
4. Publish the announcement on the 28th of each month for the following month
5. Apply identical prices across all retail distributors at the start of the new month

All retail locations, including ADNOC, Emarat, and ENOC, implement the same per-litre price simultaneously, ensuring no pricing variation exists between distributors at any point during the monthly cycle, according to the Ministry of Energy pricing framework.

Global Oil Market Impact

How Do Global Crude Oil Prices Affect What You Pay at the Pump?

Global crude oil benchmarks set the base price you pay per litre before any additional costs are calculated. S&P Global Platts data and benchmarks including Murban crude form the foundational pricing layer, according to S&P Global market reporting. Currency fluctuations and distribution costs are then factored into the final figure separately, after the benchmark price is established.

April 2026 confirmed this pricing mechanism directly. Petrol prices rose by Dh0.15 per litre and diesel prices rose by Dh0.20 per litre, both reflecting crude price surges from the preceding month, as recorded in UAE fuel committee announcements.

Factors that contribute to your final pump price include:

• Crude oil benchmarks, such as Murban crude and Brent crude
• Currency exchange rates, including AED conversions tied to USD-denominated oil contracts
• Distribution costs, including transport, storage, and handling fees

Since the UAE’s fuel deregulation in 2015, the pump price directly mirrors international energy market rates rather than any government-fixed rate, according to UAE Cabinet pricing committee records.

Brent Crude Price Link

How Does Brent Crude Affect UAE Fuel Prices Each Month?

Monthly UAE fuel prices adjust in direct response to Brent crude benchmark movements, typically within a single monthly revision cycle. The UAE Fuel Price Committee tracks Brent crude, which prices approximately 66% of internationally traded oil worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency. Each monthly revision reflects the average Brent crude price recorded during the preceding period.

Brent crude sustained at $105 per barrel pushes UAE petrol prices toward Dh3.80 to Dh4.00 per litre, based on data recorded by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The April 2026 revision reflected a Brent surge exceeding 50%, reaching a $120 peak, which directly fed into subsequent UAE monthly rates set across the $110 to $115 per barrel stabilisation range. Brent recorded $109.03 per barrel on April 2, representing a 33.94% rise within a single 30-day period.

Monitoring Brent crude movements, including spot prices, futures contracts, and monthly averages, provides direct advance indication of UAE pump price directions across fuel grades such as Special 95, Super 98, and E-Plus 91.

Which Month Had the Cheapest Petrol in the UAE This Year?

Which Month Had the Lowest Petrol Prices in 2026?

March 2026 recorded the lowest petrol prices of the year, with Super 98 at Dh2.59, Special 95 at Dh2.48, and E-Plus 91 at Dh2.40 per litre, according to UAE fuel price data published by the UAE Fuel Price Committee.

Petrol grades available during this period, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91, remained below Dh2.60 throughout the first quarter of 2026. The first 3 months of the year formed the most affordable window for motorists filling up at UAE petrol stations.

How Much Did Petrol Prices Rise After March 2026?

April 2026 recorded a price increase of Dh0.80 per litre across all fuel grades, bringing Super 98 to Dh3.39, Special 95 to Dh3.28, and E-Plus 91 to Dh3.20, as confirmed by UAE Fuel Price Committee monthly announcements.

Drivers operating larger vehicles, such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans, registered the highest total cost increases given their larger tank capacities of 70 to 100 litres per fill.

Does March Still Hold the Record for Cheapest Month in 2026?

March 2026 currently holds the record as the cheapest month, with complete monthly pricing data for the remaining months of 2026 not yet fully available, according to UAE Fuel Price Committee records.

Petrol prices across fuel categories, including Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91, stayed stable below Dh2.60 for the full first quarter of 2026. March recorded the lowest individual prices within that stable period, giving it the distinction of the most cost-effective month for fuel purchases in the year to date.

Final Words

UAE fuel prices are set monthly by the UAE Fuel Price Committee and apply uniformly across all major distributors. April 2026 recorded a Dh0.80 per litre increase, one of the sharpest single-month rises tracked across the 2026 pricing cycle. Three key facts define how fuel pricing works in the UAE: all grades from E-Plus 91 to Super 98 are subject to monthly rate announcements by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, all four major distributors including ADNOC, Emarat, ENOC, and EPPCO charge identical per-litre rates at every station nationwide, and price changes are driven by global crude oil movements and geopolitical conditions as reflected in each month’s official committee announcement. Switching between fuel stations produces zero cost savings because all distributors operate under the same committee-mandated pricing structure. Consumers who monitor the UAE Fuel Price Committee’s monthly announcements before refuelling can align their schedules with the most current confirmed rates. The UAE Fuel Price Committee releases updated fuel prices on a monthly basis for all grades sold across the country.