Petrol prices for January 2026 have been announced in the UAE. The new fuel prices for January 2026 have been lowered, as compared to the December 2025 prices.
The new fuel rates across the UAE have come into effect from January 1, 2026.
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Petrol price in UAE: January 2026 update details
Continuing the discipline of announcing the fuel prices for the next month, the UAE fuel price committee has finally announced the petrol price in the UAE for January 2026. The fuel prices for 2026 have witnessed a steep decline compared to the December 2025 prices.
The new fuel prices are as follows:
| Fuel type | January 2026 | December 2025 |
| E-Plus/E91 | AED 2.34 | AED 2.51 |
| Special 95 | AED 2.42 | AED 2.58 |
| Super 98 | AED 2.53 | AED 2.70 |
| Diesel | AED 2.55 | AED 2.85 |
*The prices mentioned above are per litre
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Petrol price in UAE - How is it decided?
The UAE's government used to subsidise fuel before 2015. The heavy subsidy rates ensured that the petrol prices in the UAE did not fluctuate. However, post-2015, this law was changed & a fuel price committee was set up.
This committee, after analysing the international oil rate market, rolls out new prices monthly. These prices are announced on the last day of the previous month. For example, the petrol prices in October have been announced today, the last day of September.
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Why does the petrol price in the UAE change?
Petrol price in the UAE keeps fluctuating for multiple reasons. These reasons include regularisation as well as demand & supply factors.
Some of the crucial factors affecting fuel prices in the UAE are as follows:
- Based on the demand & supply, the fuel-producing nations can control the international crude oil market, therefore affecting the petrol price in the UAE as well.
- OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a committee that can regulate the crude oil supply prices timely manner to ensure a subtle monetary compensation & flow among its members.
- The taxation system of a nation & other duties on the petroleum industry can also affect & fluctuate the petrol prices.
- In extreme conditions of a natural calamity, if the demand & supply are disturbed, the fuel prices will fluctuate as well.
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Cars24 UAE says
The petrol price in the UAE for November 2025 has decreased by a significant percentage, which will allow drivers to save money on fuel expenses. Meanwhile, the decreased diesel prices are likely to positively impact the transportation charges.
FAQs
1. Does the petrol price in the UAE change every month?
Yes, the UAE Fuel Price Committee is responsible for maintaining a flow of fuel prices monthly, and hence, the petrol price in the UAE fluctuates depending on the international crude oil market.
2. What is the petrol price in the UAE for January 2026?
The petrol price in the UAE for January 2026 is between AED 2.34 and AED 2.55 per litre, depending on the fuel grade.
3. When will the petrol price for February 2026 be revealed?
The petrol price for February 2026 will be revealed on January 30, 2026.
4. Is petrol more costly than diesel in the UAE?
The price of diesel in the UAE for January 2026 is AED 2.55, which is costlier than the E91 petrol.
