UAE hikes fuel prices: How much will tank fill-ups cost?
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced a price increase for fuel in February 2025, effective from February 1.
Petrol and diesel prices will rise by 12 to 14 fils per liter compared to January. The updated rates are as follows:
- Diesel: AED 2.82 per liter (up 14 fils from AED 2.68 in January)
- Super 98 Gasoline: AED 2.74 per liter (up 13 fils from AED 2.61 in January)
- Special 95 Gasoline: AED 2.63 per liter (up 13 fils from AED 2.50 in January)
- E-Plus 91 Gasoline: AED 2.55 per liter (up 12 fils from AED 2.43 in January)
The new prices include a 5% value-added tax (VAT) and reflect adjustments following the price freeze in January 2025, when fuel prices remained unchanged from December 2024 Despite this increase, fuel prices remain over 7% lower than in January 2024.
The UAE's fuel prices are reviewed monthly by the Ministry of Energy, with adjustments based on global oil price fluctuations and operational costs of distribution companies.
Here’s a breakdown of how much it would cost to fill up a car with a fuel tank capacity ranging from 30 to 80 liters, based on the updated fuel prices for February 2025:
| Fuel Type | Price per Liter (AED) | 30L Tank Cost (AED) | 50L Tank Cost (AED) | 80L Tank Cost (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | AED 2.82 | AED 84.60 | AED 141.00 | AED 225.60 |
| Super 98 Gasoline | AED 2.74 | AED 82.20 | AED 137.00 | AED 219.20 |
| Special 95 Gasoline | AED 2.63 | AED 78.90 | AED 131.50 | AED 210.40 |
| E-Plus 91 Gasoline | AED 2.55 | AED 76.50 | AED 127.50 | AED 204.00 |
With these new prices, if you have a car with a 30L fuel tank, filling it up would cost between AED 76.50 and AED 84.60, depending on the fuel type.
For larger tanks, like an 80L one, the cost could range from AED 204.00 to AED 225.60.
The price increases reflect the recent fuel price hike in the UAE, with diesel and various gasoline prices rising by up to 14 fils per liter.