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The UAE Fuel Price Committee approved retail fuel prices for August with diesel set at Dh3.80 per litre, super 98 petrol at Dh3.60 per litre, special 95 at Dh3.49 per litre and E-Plus 91 at Dh3.41 per litre. These rates, which take effect on August 1, reflect limited upward adjustments following a rebound in global oil prices after several months of declines. The committee issues such updates at the end of each month to align local pump prices with international benchmarks, according to its standard procedure. Motorists can expect the new pricing to apply uniformly at filling stations across all emirates starting next week.
The committee has conducted monthly price reviews for more than a decade, a process that began after fuel subsidies were phased out in 2015. UAE government information portals note that the mechanism allows rates to respond directly to changes in world crude costs plus local distribution expenses. In the announcement issued on July 31, the body highlighted that movements remained modest despite volatility in energy markets over recent weeks. This approach has helped stabilise domestic fuel costs relative to wider regional variations.
July prices stood lower across all categories before the latest revision, with industry trackers reporting super 98 at Dh3.40 per litre, special 95 at Dh3.29, E-Plus 91 at Dh3.21 and diesel at Dh3.60. The August increases of approximately 20 fils per litre across the board come as international benchmarks recovered from earlier lows. The committee’s assessment found global conditions warranted the measured shift without sharper spikes at the pump. Such incremental changes have characterised the authority’s decisions through much of the past year.
Official statements from the committee emphasise that prices incorporate both crude values and operational factors within the UAE’s energy sector. The body operates under the oversight of relevant energy authorities to ensure transparency in each monthly determination. Data from previous cycles shows similar patterns of adjustment when global indicators reverse direction after sustained drops. The latest figures will remain in place throughout August unless exceptional circumstances prompt an interim revision.
Fuel pricing announcements draw close attention from households and businesses in a country where transportation and logistics form key economic pillars. The committee’s July 31 release follows its established timetable, giving consumers several hours’ notice before the new month begins. Regional energy reports indicate that UAE rates continue to rank among the more competitive in the Gulf even after the latest increase. The authority plans to issue the September update at the end of next month in line with long-standing practice.
