UAE petrol prices increase in December 2025

The UAE has announced cuts to petrol and diesel prices for December 2025.

Petrol prices increased for all categories, following significant deductions in the previous month.

It is now slightly more expensive to fill up a tank than year ago, with E-Plus 91, 95 and 98 becoming less affordable than they were 12 months ago. Diesel remains slightly cheaper than this time last year.

UAE petrol prices changes

In December 2024, E-Plus 91 was priced at AED2.43 a litre, while diesel was set at AED2.68 a litre.

On current prices, E-Plus 91 is marginally more expensive (at AED2.51 a litre) than at this time last year.

Special 95 and Super 98 are also more expensive now than a year ago, increasing from AED2.50 to AED2.58 a litre and AED2.61 to 2.70 a litre respectively.

From December 1, the cost of filling up vehicles in the UAE will be:

• E-Plus: AED2.51 a litre from AED2.44 in November
• Special 95: AED2.58 a litre from AED2.51 in November
• Super 98: AED2.70 a litre from AED2.63 in November
• Diesel: AED2.85 a litre from AED2.67 in November

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Fuel Price Committee froze petrol prices in the UAE, preventing any changes.

However, in March 2021, the government lifted the controls as global oil prices began to rise, allowing market forces to determine petrol prices once again.

Moreover, changes in crude oil prices worldwide also influence the fluctuation in petrol prices.

UAE fuel prices