The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has published new fuel tariffs that will take effect on September 1, 2026. These changes follow a slight price increase in August, which itself followed a decrease in July.
Previously, a drop in prices was observed in July, which resulted from four consecutive months of fuel price hikes caused by the regional war.
Under the new rates, Super 98 gasoline will cost 3.8 dirhams per liter, up from 3.6 dirhams in August. Special 95 gasoline will increase to 3.69 dirhams per liter from the previous 3.49 dirhams. E-Plus 91 gasoline prices will be 3.61 dirhams per liter, an increase from 3.41 dirhams.
It was also announced that diesel fuel will be sold at a price of 4.3 dirhams per liter, compared to 3.8 dirhams in August.
Since the start of the Middle East war on February 28, retail fuel prices in the UAE have risen by more than 60 percent, before falling in July and rising again in August.
The situation is complicated by the expiration of the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, with Washington showing no intention of extending it, while Tehran threatens conflict escalation. Simultaneously, the Houthis have intensified attacks on oil infrastructure in the Red Sea.
Monthly fluctuations in gasoline prices in the UAE directly affect family budgets, as fuel is a necessary and regular expense for most households. Even a slight price increase over time may require drivers to allocate a larger portion of their income to fuel.