UAE petrol price expected – March 2025

24 February, 2025 16:33

UAE petrol price expected - March 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will see new petrol prices starting Saturday, March 1, with rates set to change across various fuel types.

Here are the updated rates for February 2025:

Super 98: Dhs 2.74 per litre
Special 95: Dhs 2.63 per litre
E-Plus 91: Dhs 2.55 per litre
Diesel: Dhs 2.82 per litre

These rates are announced on the final day of each month by the UAE federal government through its petroleum company, Emarat.

Fuel Price Fluctuations in 2025

January 2025 saw a slight drop in prices across the board compared to the previous month, with the following rates:

Super 98: Dhs 2.61 per litre
Special 95: Dhs 2.50 per litre
E-Plus 91: Dhs 2.43 per litre
Diesel: Dhs 2.68 per litre

February saw an increase in fuel prices after two months of frozen rates. However, there is hope for a drop in rates again in March, based on market trends.

Historical Price Changes

UAE petrol prices have fluctuated over the past year, influenced by the global oil market. In December 2024, fuel prices hit their lowest point, with rates holding steady into January 2025. Below is a look at some past price trends:

December 2024:

Super 98 at Dhs 2.61 per litre
Special 95 at Dhs 2.50
E-Plus 91 at Dhs 2.43
Diesel at Dhs 2.68.

November 2024:

Super 98 at Dhs 2.74 per litre
Special 95 at Dhs 2.54
E-Plus 91 at Dhs 2.55
Diesel at Dhs 2.67.

October 2024:

Super 98 at Dhs 2.66 per litre
Special 95 at Dhs 2.54
E-Plus 91 at Dhs 2.47
Diesel at Dhs 2.60.

Trends Over the Past Year

Throughout 2024, fuel prices varied significantly, especially in mid-year, with price hikes noted in the summer:

August 2024: Super 98 at Dhs 3.05 per litre, Special 95 at Dhs 2.93, E-Plus 91 at Dhs 2.86, Diesel at Dhs 2.95.
June 2024: Super 98 at Dhs 3.14 per litre, Special 95 at Dhs 3.02, E-Plus 91 at Dhs 2.95, Diesel at Dhs 2.88.
May 2024: Super 98 at Dhs 3.34 per litre, Special 95 at Dhs 3.22, E-Plus 91 at Dhs 3.15, Diesel at Dhs 3.07.

The price changes are part of the UAE’s long-standing policy of liberalizing fuel prices, which was introduced in 2015. These price fluctuations align local fuel prices with global oil market trends.

Encouraging Sustainable Alternatives

The government’s monthly review and adjustment of fuel prices aims to encourage residents to shift towards alternative fuels and public transportation, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels.

As the price of petrol continues to fluctuate, residents are left pondering whether to fill up before prices change or wait for potential future adjustments.