UAE announces higher petrol and diesel prices for September

The United Arab Emirates has announced revised prices for petrol and diesel for September 2026, with the cost of petroleum products increasing across the country.

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has announced revised prices for petrol and diesel for September 2026, with the cost of petroleum products increasing across the country.

The new fuel prices will take effect from September 1 and remain applicable throughout the month.

Under the revised rates, the price of Super 98 petrol has been fixed at Dh3.80 per litre. This is equivalent to around Rs287 per litre in Pakistani currency.

Special 95 petrol will be available at Dh3.69 per litre, which is approximately Rs279 in Pakistani currency.

The price of E-Plus 91 petrol has been set at Dh3.61 per litre. In Pakistani currency, the rate comes to around Rs273 per litre.

The price of diesel has also increased. Diesel will be sold at Dh4.30 per litre, equivalent to approximately Rs325 per litre in Pakistani currency.

The latest adjustment represents an increase of around Rs15 per litre for petrol when converted into Pakistani currency. Diesel has recorded a comparatively larger increase of around Rs38 per litre.

The higher rates are expected to increase fuel expenses for motorists and businesses across the UAE. Transport operators and companies that rely heavily on diesel could also face higher operating costs.

The UAE regularly reviews domestic fuel prices as part of its fuel pricing mechanism. The rates are adjusted in response to changes in international oil prices and other market factors.

The revised September prices will apply to different grades of petrol and diesel sold at fuel stations across the Emirates.

Super 98 is generally used by vehicles requiring higher-octane fuel, while Special 95 is widely used by passenger vehicles. E-Plus 91 is another petrol grade available to motorists.

Diesel is commonly used by commercial vehicles, transport fleets and other heavy-duty operations.

The increase in fuel prices could also have an indirect impact on transportation and logistics costs. Any sustained rise in fuel expenses can affect businesses that depend on road transport for the movement of goods and services.

For consumers, the impact will largely depend on fuel consumption and driving patterns.