Petrol and diesel prices will rise from September 1, with motorists paying more for a full tank across the UAE.
Motorists across the UAE will pay more to fill up their vehicles in September, with petrol and diesel prices rising from August levels as global oil markets remain under pressure from ongoing regional tensions.
The new fuel prices will take effect from September 1, 2026. Super 98 will rise to Dh3.80 per litre from Dh3.60 in August, while Special 95 will increase to Dh3.69 from Dh3.49. E-Plus 91 will rise to Dh3.61 from Dh3.41, and diesel will see the sharpest increase, climbing to Dh4.30 per litre from Dh3.80.
The latest increase follows a rise in August, when petrol prices climbed by around Dh0.20 per litre across the three grades after oil prices strengthened amid the regional conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE fuel prices for September 2026
The UAE’s fuel prices are reviewed and announced each month, with approved rates reflecting average global oil prices and the operating costs of fuel distribution companies.
| Fuel type | September 2026 | August 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh3.80/litre | Dh3.60/litre | Dh0.20 |
| Special 95 | Dh3.69/litre | Dh3.49/litre | Dh0.20 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh3.61/litre | Dh3.41/litre | Dh0.20 |
| Diesel | Dh4.30/litre | Dh3.80/litre | Dh0.50 |
For motorists, the impact will depend largely on the size of their vehicle’s fuel tank and the grade of petrol they use. A typical full tank will cost between roughly Dh10 and Dh15 more than it did in August for the vehicle categories covered below.
How much will a full tank cost in September?
Compact cars
For a compact car with an average 51-litre fuel tank, filling up with Super 98 will cost Dh193.80 in September, compared with Dh183.60 in August.
Special 95 will cost Dh188.19, up from Dh177.99, while E-Plus 91 will cost Dh184.11, compared with Dh173.91 previously.
| Petrol | September | August | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh193.80 | Dh183.60 | Dh10.20 |
| Special 95 | Dh188.19 | Dh177.99 | Dh10.20 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh184.11 | Dh173.91 | Dh10.20 |
Sedans
A sedan with an average 62-litre tank will require a larger outlay.
A full tank of Super 98 will cost Dh235.60 in September, compared with Dh223.20 in August. Special 95 will cost Dh228.78, while E-Plus 91 will cost Dh223.82.
| Petrol | September | August | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh235.60 | Dh223.20 | Dh12.40 |
| Special 95 | Dh228.78 | Dh216.38 | Dh12.40 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh223.82 | Dh211.42 | Dh12.40 |
SUVs
SUV owners will see the highest increase among the three vehicle categories because of their larger average tank capacity of 74 litres.
A full tank of Super 98 will cost Dh281.20 in September, compared with Dh266.40 in August. Special 95 will cost Dh273.06, while E-Plus 91 will cost Dh267.14.
| Petrol | September | August | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh281.20 | Dh266.40 | Dh14.80 |
| Special 95 | Dh273.06 | Dh258.26 | Dh14.80 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh267.14 | Dh252.34 | Dh14.80 |
These figures are based on average tank capacities and therefore will vary according to the actual capacity of an individual vehicle.
Why are UAE fuel prices rising?
The latest increase comes against a backdrop of elevated global crude prices and continuing uncertainty in the Middle East.
Before the September rates were announced, Brent crude had been trading at elevated levels during August, with supply concerns linked to the conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz keeping the market particularly sensitive to developments in the region.
Analysts had warned that further disruption to Iranian oil exports or shipping through the Strait could keep crude prices elevated, while an improvement in diplomatic conditions and the normalisation of tanker traffic could reduce some of the risk premium built into oil prices.
The August increase had already pushed Super 98 to Dh3.60 per litre, Special 95 to Dh3.49 and E-Plus 91 to Dh3.41. Diesel rose to Dh3.80.
What does the increase mean for household budgets?
Fuel is a recurring expense for UAE residents, particularly those who commute long distances or rely heavily on private vehicles. A Dh0.20-per-litre increase may appear modest on an individual trip, but the additional cost becomes more noticeable when multiplied across several refills during the month.
For example, a motorist filling a 51-litre tank four times during September would spend about Dh40.80 more on Super 98 than they would have spent at August’s rate. For a 74-litre SUV refilled four times, the additional cost would be approximately Dh59.20.
The actual monthly impact will depend on driving habits, vehicle efficiency, tank size and how frequently the vehicle is refuelled.
UAE fuel prices have climbed sharply since the start of the year
The September increase comes after a volatile period for UAE fuel prices.
Petrol prices had declined in July after four consecutive monthly increases associated with the regional conflict. They then rose again in August as global crude prices strengthened.
The latest rates are also considerably higher than those seen at the beginning of 2026. In January, Super 98 was priced at Dh2.53 per litre, Special 95 at Dh2.42 and E-Plus 91 at Dh2.34.
That means September’s Super 98 price of Dh3.80 is Dh1.27 per litre higher than the January rate, while Special 95 is Dh1.27 higher and E-Plus 91 is Dh1.27 higher.
September fuel prices remain below the 2022 record
Despite the latest increase, UAE petrol prices remain below the record levels reached in 2022 following the Russia-Ukraine war.
Super 98 reached Dh4.63 per litre in July 2022, while Special 95 peaked at Dh4.52 per litre. Those remain among the highest retail fuel prices recorded in the UAE.
The September 2026 rate of Dh3.80 for Super 98 is therefore still Dh0.83 below that 2022 peak.
For motorists, however, the immediate concern is the direction of prices rather than their distance from the historical high. With global oil markets remaining sensitive to geopolitical developments, the UAE’s monthly fuel-price announcements will continue to be closely watched by households and businesses.
For September, the calculation is straightforward: motorists will pay Dh0.20 more per litre for each petrol grade, while diesel users face a significantly larger Dh0.50-per-litre increase. For a full tank, that translates into an additional Dh10.20 for a compact car, Dh12.40 for a sedan and Dh14.80 for an SUV.
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Source: KT
