Petrol price in UAE is expected to remain stable in August, with a slight drop of 5 to 10 fils per litre likely. The official rates will be announced by July 31, but early market indicators suggest no significant change. Global oil prices declined in July, which supports the forecast of a steady fuel price in UAE next month.
Petrol price in UAE may ease after July spike
In July, fuel prices rose across all categories. Super 98 reached AED 2.70 per litre, Special 95 stood at AED 2.58, and E-Plus 91 was set at AED 2.51. Diesel climbed to AED 2.63. These increases followed a stronger crude oil market in late June. But as July progressed, both Brent and WTI crude fell sharply, easing global fuel pressure. That shift is now reflecting in the petrol price in UAE today.
Since 2015, fuel pricing in the country has followed a deregulated model, aligning monthly rates with global oil averages. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure uses international benchmarks to determine the petrol price in UAE, allowing for monthly revisions based on the previous month’s crude trends. July’s global weakness is now driving expectations of stability or a small cut in August.
That drop could be enough to offset July’s rise. According to analysts, unless something unexpected happens in global markets, there’s no strong reason for a sharp change in the petrol price in UAE today. If anything, a small decrease or continued stability seems more likely.
Looking back, 2025 has seen a mixed fuel pattern. February brought a hike, March dropped slightly, April saw a large decline, and May and June were steady. July then saw one of the year’s biggest jumps. Yet compared to 2024, the petrol price in UAE today remains lower — with Super 98 once priced at AED 3.14 and E-Plus 91 over AED 2.95.
Analysts project the petrol price in UAE will hold firm in August unless a major geopolitical disruption occurs. The softer oil market has already pushed down the petrol price in UAE today, giving UAE residents a brief reprieve at the pump.
