The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced revised petrol and diesel rates for September 2026, raising prices across all fuel grades for the second month in a row. These new fuel rates officially came into effect starting September 1 across the nation.
New Rates Across Different Fuel Grades
According to the updates, Super 98 petrol will now cost Dh3.80 per litre, registering an increase of 5.5% from Dh3.60 in August. At the same time, Special 95 petrol has risen by 5.7% to reach Dh3.69 per litre compared to Dh3.49 last month. Meanwhile, E-Plus 91 is priced at Dh3.61 per litre, marking a 5.86% increase from its August rate of Dh4.41? No, wait, Dh3.41 in August. Diesel has experienced a sharp 13% spike, jumping to Dh4.30 per litre from Dh3.80 in August.
Global Market Linkages and Geopolitical Tensions
Fuel prices in the UAE have remained directly linked to global oil markets ever since deregulation was implemented in 2015. The Fuel Price Committee reviews these rates on a monthly basis depending on fluctuations in international energy markets. The latest price hike witnessed in September stems from fresh geopolitical uncertainty. The 60-day ceasefire agreement negotiated between the US and Iran has expired, and Washington has indicated no willingness to extend it, while Tehran has issued threats to escalate the ongoing conflict, keeping oil markets highly anxious.
Comparison With Previous Highs and Market Trends
This upward revision marks the second consecutive month of price hikes following a temporary drop observed in July 2026. Prior to that dip, fuel rates inside the UAE climbed consistently for four straight months due to regional warfare. Despite the current increase, residents are still paying slightly lower than the yearly peaks. Petrol rates touched their highest point in June, when Super 98 hit Dh3.95, Special 95 stood at Dh3.83, and E-Plus 91 touched Dh3.76, placing all three September petrol grades roughly 4% below their 2026 highs. Similarly, diesel peaked at Dh4.69 per litre during April and May, leaving the September rate about 8.3% lower than that peak.
Duration of the Revised Rates
The newly revised pricing structure will remain operational across all seven emirates until the next monthly review cycle, at which point the Fuel Price Committee will announce the official rates for October.
