Fuel prices in the UAE increased across all fuel types in September 2026, with the new rates taking effect from September 1. The increase follows a slight rise in August after fuel prices declined in July.

The latest rates come amid continued uncertainty in global oil markets, a fragile regional ceasefire, and ongoing tensions. The UAE Ministry of Energy-endorsed fuel prices are calculated each month based on the worldwide average oil price and the distribution firms' operating expenses.

Super 98 fuel costs AED 3.8 per liter in September, compared to AED 3.6 per liter in August. The price of Special 95 fuel stands at AED 3.69 per liter, while that of E-Plus 91 is AED 3.61 per liter, up from AED 3.49 and AED 3.41, respectively.

The price of diesel in September is AED 4.3 per liter, compared to AED 3.8 per liter in August. Drivers may have to incur additional fuel costs of AED 10.2 and AED 14.8 in September compared to August. Compact car owners with an average fuel tank size of 51 liters may now be charged AED 193.8, compared to AED 183.6 in August.

Filling a vehicle with Special 95 will now cost AED 188.19, up from AED 177.99 previously. Meanwhile, motorists may have to pay AED 184.11 to fill their tank with E-Plus 91, compared with AED 173.91 in August.

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Sedan cars with an average tank capacity of 62 liters cost AED 235.6 for Super 98, AED 228.78 for Special 95, and AED 223.82 for E-Plus 91. SUV cars, which have an average tank capacity of 74 liters, cost AED 281.2 for Super 98, AED 273.06 for Special 95, and AED 267.14 for E-Plus 91.

Any variation in the monthly fuel price will directly affect households' financial conditions because fuel remains a recurring expense for many families. Monthly variations may cause motorists to spend a larger share of their income on fuel.

The UAE recorded its highest-ever fuel price in 2022 after the Russia-Ukraine war, with prices exceeding AED 4 per liter. Super 98 cost AED 4.63 per liter in July 2022, and Special 95 reached a peak