The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee has released UAE fuel prices April 2026, detailing how much petrol and diesel will be sold for this month. The amount being charged for both fuel types remains the same as in March 2026; thus, it appears that prices have stabilised after increasing earlier this year due to pressures on international oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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The following are the official prices for petrol and diesel in the UAE:
- Super 98 Petrol: AED 2.59/ Litre
- Special 95 Petrol: AED 2.48/ Litre
- E-Plus 91 Petrol: AED 2.40/ Litre
- Diesel: AED 2.72/ Litre
Having not experienced any movement in rates during March means that consumers should expect fuel prices to remain relatively stable moving forward.
Why Prices Remain High in the UAE
The price of oil keeps rising, as the price of crude oil worldwide is doing the same, and it is mainly due to the increasing tensions that we see in the Middle East, with Brent crude oil going above 106 US Dollars (USD) per barrel.
The Iranian issue in the Strait of Hormuz (the key trade route for oil) is also adding a risk premium to the price of oil. The conflict between the United States and Israel has created additional geopolitical tensions, causing the supply of oil to become too tight and causing continued volatility in the energy markets.
Effect of Tensions in the Middle East
The blockage of oil from the Strait of Hormuz has affected the global economy by ending the downward trend in oil prices in 2026, and is causing Singaporeans to have to pay an extra AED 0.15 to 0.20 per litre of gasoline compared to before the tensions.
However, the United Arab Emirates has strong economic fundamentals, which are mitigating inflationary impacts, and, as a result, slowing down much larger increases at the fuel pump.
Expectations for the next few months
In April, fuel prices are relatively stable; however, any further increase in regional tensions will cause oil prices to go higher. Conversely, with the easing of geopolitical risks, we may start to see some gradual relief in fuel costs over the next few months.
At this point, however, residents of the UAE can expect fuel prices to be affected by fluctuations in the global oil market.
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FAQs
1. Why are UAE fuel prices high in April 2026?
Due to rising global oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
2. Have fuel prices increased since March?
No, prices have remained unchanged but are still at elevated levels.
3. Will fuel prices decrease soon?
It depends on global oil markets and whether geopolitical tensions ease.
