UAE Motorists Face Higher Fuel Costs as October Prices Announced

The New Rates

Super 98 petrol will cost Dh4.40 a litre in October, up from Dh3.80 in September — an increase of Dh0.60. Special 95 rises to Dh4.28 from Dh3.69, and E-Plus 91 to Dh4.21 from Dh3.61. Diesel increases to Dh4.80 a litre from Dh4.30, a rise of Dh0.50, bringing it close to the Dh5 mark.

The UAE reviews fuel prices monthly under a deregulated pricing mechanism introduced in 2015, which links domestic retail prices to global oil market trends and distribution costs. Prices had fallen in July after four consecutive monthly increases linked to regional conflict, before rising again in August and September.

What This Means for Motorists and Fleet Operators

For individual motorists, the October increase means a noticeably higher cost to fill up: depending on tank size, a full tank of petrol will cost roughly Dh30 to Dh44 more than in September. For businesses operating vehicle fleets — including rental and leasing companies — the diesel increase is particularly significant, as diesel-powered commercial vehicles form the backbone of UAE logistics and delivery operations.

Fuel costs are a recurring, unavoidable expense for any UAE-based fleet, and the scale of this month's rise underscores why many businesses track monthly fuel announcements closely when budgeting vehicle operating costs, regardless of whether vehicles are owned outright or leased.

Key Facts

●        October 2026 fuel prices were approved by the Fuel Price Committee and reported via WAM on September 30, 2026.

●        Super 98 rises to Dh4.40/litre; Special 95 to Dh4.28; E-Plus 91 to Dh4.21; Diesel to Dh4.80.

●        This is the third consecutive monthly increase after a dip in July 2026.

●        October 2026 prices are the highest recorded so far this year.

Sources

Khaleej Times — "UAE petrol and diesel prices rise for October 2026," September 30, 2026. 

Emirates 24|7 — "UAE fuel prices for October 2026 announced," September 30, 2026.