The fuel prices for April 2026 have been announced in the UAE. For the first time, the fuel price has crossed the AED 3 mark due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Check the complete details of the latest fuel prices in the UAE below.
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What is the fuel price in the UAE in April 2026?
As per the latest announcement, the fuel price in the UAE has witnessed a significant increase for April 2026. The biggest fuel price hike has been witnessed for diesel fuel, which has become expensive by AED 1.9 as compared to the March 2026 diesel fuel price.
The grade-wise per-litre fuel price in the UAE in April 2026 is as follows:
- E-Plus 91 - AED 3.20
- Special 95 - AED 3.28
- Super 98 - AED 3.39
- Diesel - AED 4.62
How much has the fuel price increased in April 2026?
The fuel price in the UAE in April 2026, as compared to March 2026, is as follows:
| Fuel type | March 2026 price | April 2026 price |
| E-Plus 91 | AED 2.40 | AED 3.20 |
| Special 95 | AED 2.48 | AED 3.28 |
| Super 98 | AED 2.59 | AED 3.39 |
| Diesel | AED 2.72 | AED 4.62 |
Why has the fuel price in the UAE increased in April 2026?
The steep increase in the fuel price in April 2026 is due to the ongoing Iran-US conflict. The conflict has resulted in the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which is the key pipeline for oil and water trade worldwide.
Cars24 UAE says
The newly hiked fuel prices in the UAE have certainly increased the cost of car ownership in the Middle East. With the ongoing conflict, we suspect that the fuel prices are not likely to lower any time soon in the UAE.
