The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee has released the revised retail fuel prices for August 2025, bringing slight relief to motorists after last month’s sharp hike. The new prices, which take effect on Friday, August 1, the new prices, which take effect on Friday, August 1, show a modest dip in petrol categories but a sharp rise in diesel prices compared to July.”
Price Breakdown: What Motorists Will Pay in August
Here’s how fuel prices for August 2025 compare with July:
While petrol prices have slightly decreased, diesel saw a notable rise of 15 fils per litre, the only fuel category to go up in August.
What Drove July’s Spike?
The price surge in July was one of the highest seen in recent months. Analysts had widely expected this jump, attributing it to rising global crude oil prices during June. This increase followed heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
A sharp escalation between Israel and Iran, including U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, sparked fears of supply disruptions across the region. These developments led to a rally in global crude markets, pushing prices higher and, in turn, impacting fuel rates in the UAE.
Understanding How UAE Fuel Prices Are Set
Fuel pricing in the UAE follows a deregulated model introduced in August 2015, which links local petrol and diesel rates to international oil prices. This policy ensures transparency and aligns retail prices with global market conditions.
Each month, the UAE Fuel Price Committee reviews global trends and announces new rates—typically during the final days of the month. These rates take effect from the 1st day of the following month.
This approach means UAE motorists feel the impact of both upswings and drops in the international energy market, encouraging more efficient fuel usage while maintaining pricing fairness.
Price Breakdown: What Motorists Will Pay in August
Here’s how fuel prices for August 2025 compare with July:
- Super 98 petrol: Dh2.69 per litre
(down from Dh2.70 in July)
- Special 95 petrol: Dh2.57 per litre
(down from Dh2.58 in July)
- E-Plus 91 petrol: Dh2.50 per litre
(down from Dh2.51 in July)
- Diesel: Dh2.78 per litre
(up from Dh2.63 in July)
While petrol prices have slightly decreased, diesel saw a notable rise of 15 fils per litre, the only fuel category to go up in August.
What Drove July’s Spike?
The price surge in July was one of the highest seen in recent months. Analysts had widely expected this jump, attributing it to rising global crude oil prices during June. This increase followed heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
A sharp escalation between Israel and Iran, including U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, sparked fears of supply disruptions across the region. These developments led to a rally in global crude markets, pushing prices higher and, in turn, impacting fuel rates in the UAE.
Understanding How UAE Fuel Prices Are Set
Fuel pricing in the UAE follows a deregulated model introduced in August 2015, which links local petrol and diesel rates to international oil prices. This policy ensures transparency and aligns retail prices with global market conditions.
Each month, the UAE Fuel Price Committee reviews global trends and announces new rates—typically during the final days of the month. These rates take effect from the 1st day of the following month.
This approach means UAE motorists feel the impact of both upswings and drops in the international energy market, encouraging more efficient fuel usage while maintaining pricing fairness.
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