The UAE has announced fuel prices for April 2026 amid global stock markets’ continued decline and rising oil prices, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East conflict, which is beginning to sap consumer and business confidence.
The three variants of petrol — Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus — saw slightly higher rates in March, reversing a two-month downward trend. The country deregulated petrol prices in 2015 to align them with the international rate.
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The new rates listed below will apply from April 1, 2026, and are as follows, according to Al Bayan:
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Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.39 a litre, compared to Dh2.59 in March.
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Special 95 petrol will cost Dh3.28 per litre, compared to the current rate of Dh2.48.
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E-Plus 91 petrol prices will cost Dh3.20 per litre, compared to the previous rate of Dh2.40 a litre.
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Diesel will be charged at Dh4.69 a litre, compared to the current rate of Dh2.72.
As reported earlier, petrol prices in the UAE were expected to rise in April, following the rally in global oil prices over the three weeks of March, driven by the regional conflict and the US-Israel-Iran war. Many countries have already increased petrol prices due to a spike in global oil prices.
The average Brent closing price in the first three weeks of March 2026 was over $92, compared to $68.92 last month, due to the Middle East military conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. The conflict broke out on February 28 when the US and Israel launched attacks on the Iranian leadership and military infrastructure, pushing prices higher.
The situation went from bad to worse when the Strait of Hormuz was closed to ships and oil tankers due to the war. Around 20 per cent of the world’s oil passes through the Strait every day. In addition, the warring countries hit energy infrastructure projects in Iran and Qatar, causing further supply concerns.
Source: Khaleej Times