UAE fuel prices August 2026: petrol and diesel per litre
The UAE announces petrol and diesel prices once a month and they stay fixed until the next announcement. These are the current prices with their full history since 2022, the same data behind the Prkn app.
Prices for
Prices for August 2026
Dirhams per litre, with the change from July 2026.
Special 95
3.49
per litre
+0.20
July 2026: 3.29
Super 98
3.69
per litre
+0.29
July 2026: 3.40
E-Plus 91
3.41
per litre
+0.20
July 2026: 3.21
Diesel
3.80
per litre
+0.20
July 2026: 3.60
Price history
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Fill-up cost
Work out what a tank costs at this month's price.
Monthly prices
Last 12 months, all prices in dirhams per litre.
| Month | Special 95 | Super 98 | E-Plus 91 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3.49 | 3.69 | 3.41 | 3.80 |
| July 2026 | 3.29 | 3.40 | 3.21 | 3.60 |
| June 2026 | 3.83highest | 3.95highest | 3.76highest | 4.33 |
| May 2026 | 3.55 | 3.66 | 3.48 | 4.69highest |
| April 2026 | 3.28 | 3.39 | 3.20 | 4.69highest |
| March 2026 | 2.48 | 2.59 | 2.40 | 2.72 |
| February 2026 | 2.33lowest | 2.45lowest | 2.26lowest | 2.52lowest |
| January 2026 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.34 | 2.55 |
| December 2025 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.44 | 2.67 |
| November 2025 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.44 | 2.67 |
| October 2025 | 2.66 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| September 2025 | 2.58 | 2.70 | 2.51 | 2.66 |
Common questions
What is the petrol price in the UAE this month?
In August 2026, Special 95 costs AED 3.49 per litre, Super 98 costs AED 3.69, E-Plus 91 costs AED 3.41 and diesel costs AED 3.80.
When do the prices change?
Prices are announced once a month, at the end of the previous month, and stay fixed for the whole month. The same price applies across the country.
What is the difference between Special, Super and E-Plus?
They are octane grades: E-Plus is 91, Special is 95 and Super is 98. Most cars run on Special 95 unless the manufacturer asks for a higher grade.
Where does this data come from?
The source is Prkn. These are the monthly prices announced in the UAE, collected and kept up to date for the Prkn app since 2022, and published here from the same data.
What is Prkn?
Prkn is a free iPhone app for paying parking across the UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, from one place. It also carries these fuel prices with charts, a parking timer, and a reminder before your ticket ends. More about Prkn
Can I see fuel prices inside the app?
Yes. Prkn shows the same monthly prices with charts and month to month comparisons, so you can check them next to your parking without opening a browser.
