UAE New Fuel Prices: The UAE on Wednesday (December 31) announced the fuel prices for the month of January 2026, with the Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee decreasing rates in 2026, bringing relief to residents at the start of the new year.
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The approved fuel prices by the Ministry of Energy are determined every month, according to the average global price of oil, whether up or down, after adding the operating costs of distribution companies.
The new rates will apply from January 1 and are as follows:
| Petrol | Rates |
|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh2.53 |
| Special 95 | Dh2.42 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh2.34 |
Depending on the type of vehicle you drive, getting a full tank of petrol in January 2026 will cost you between Dh8.67 and Dh12.58 less than in December.
Here is a breakdown of how much it would cost to get your vehicle fully fuelled up:
Compact cars
Average fuel tank capacity: 51 litres
| Petrol | January | December |
|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh129.03 | Dh137.70 |
| Special 95 | Dh123.42 | Dh131.58 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh119.34 | Dh128.01 |
Sedan
Average fuel tank capacity: 62 litres
| Petrol | January | December |
|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh156.86 | Dh167.4 |
| Special 95 | Dh150.04 | Dh159.96 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh145.08 | Dh155.62 |
SUV
Average fuel tank capacity: 74 litres
| Petrol | January | December |
|---|---|---|
| Super 98 | Dh187.22 | Dh199.8 |
| Special 95 | Dh179.08 | Dh190.92 |
| E-Plus 91 | Dh173.16 | Dh185.74 |
