The UAE petrol prices for July 2026 will be announced next week after three consecutive monthly increases driven by higher global oil prices.
ABU DHABI: The UAE petrol prices for July 2026 are expected to be announced next week, with motorists waiting to see whether fuel costs will continue their upward trend following three consecutive monthly increases. The latest adjustments have reflected volatility in global oil markets, which have been affected by geopolitical tensions in the region.
Fuel prices in the UAE have risen sharply since April after beginning the year on a softer note. Petrol and diesel prices declined in both January and February before recording a slight increase in March. However, April, May and June all witnessed significant hikes, increasing fuel expenses for motorists and businesses across the country.
Current pump prices, effective from June 1, stand at AED3.76 per litre for E-Plus 91, AED3.83 for Special 95 and AED3.95 for Super 98. Diesel is currently priced at AED4.33 per litre, although it declined from AED4.69 in May despite increases in petrol grades.
Compared with the end of 2025, fuel prices have risen substantially. Special 95 increased from AED2.58 per litre to AED3.83, while Super 98 climbed from AED2.70 to AED3.95. The increases have followed movements in international crude oil markets, where prices have remained elevated amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
The UAE petrol prices are reviewed every month by the Fuel Price Committee based on global oil prices and international market conditions. The pricing mechanism was temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 but resumed in March 2021, allowing domestic fuel prices to reflect global market trends once again. Motorists across the country will be closely watching next week’s announcement to determine whether prices stabilise or continue to rise in July. The UAE petrol prices update will take effect from July 1 2026.
