The UAE has announced its latest petrol and diesel prices for January 2025. Despite the arrival of the new year, the figures remain the same as December 2024. UAE residents can expect these revised rates to apply across all seven emirates from January 1, 2025.
January 2025 Rates
- Super 98: Dhs2.61 per litre
- Special 95: Dhs2.50 per litre
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.43 per litre
- Diesel: Dhs2.68 per litre
The UAE’s fuel price committee reviews global oil trends each month to adjust local rates. This monthly review has been in place since 2015, aiming to align domestic prices with international markets.
Recent Pricing Trends
End of Year Stability
- November 2024
- Super 98: Dhs2.74 per litre
- Special 95: Dhs2.54 per litre
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.55 per litre
- Diesel: Dhs2.67 per litre
- December 2024
- Super 98: Dhs2.61 per litre
- Special 95: Dhs2.50 per litre
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.43 per litre
- Diesel: Dhs2.68 per litre
Moving from November to December, Super 98 saw a slight drop from Dhs2.74 to Dhs2.61. Special 95 and E-Plus 91 also recorded small decreases, while diesel inched up by Dhs0.01.
Fluctuations During 2024
- June 2024
- Super 98: Dhs3.14
- Special 95: Dhs3.02
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.95
- Diesel: Dhs2.88
- July 2024
- Super 98: Dhs2.99
- Special 95: Dhs2.88
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.80
- Diesel: Dhs2.89
- August 2024
- Super 98: Dhs3.05
- Special 95: Dhs2.93
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.86
- Diesel: Dhs2.95
- September 2024
- Super 98: Dhs2.90
- Special 95: Dhs2.78
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.71
- Diesel: Dhs2.78
- October 2024
- Super 98: Dhs2.66
- Special 95: Dhs2.54
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.47
- Diesel: Dhs2.60
Prices gradually dropped through June, July, and again in September, before another reduction in October. The year’s latter months generally showed decreasing rates, creating some relief for motorists.
Early 2024 Observations
- January 2024
- Super 98: Dh2.82
- Special 95: Dh2.71
- E-Plus 91: Dh2.64
- Diesel: Dh3.00
- February 2024
- Super 98: Dhs2.88
- Special 95: Dhs2.76
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.69
- Diesel: Dhs2.99
- March 2024
- Super 98: Dhs3.03
- Special 95: Dhs2.92
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.85
- Diesel: Dhs3.16
- April 2024
- Super 98: Dhs3.15
- Special 95: Dhs3.03
- E-Plus 91: Dhs2.96
- Diesel: Dhs3.09
- May 2024
- Super 98: Dhs3.34
- Special 95: Dhs3.22
- E-Plus 91: Dhs3.15
- Diesel: Dhs3.07
Prices hit higher marks during the spring months, particularly May 2024, when Super 98 reached Dhs3.34 per litre. Diesel also stood above Dhs3.00 per litre through much of the first half of the year.
How Fuel Pricing Works
The UAE government introduced monthly pricing reviews in 2015. These revisions mirror global oil conditions, ensuring local consumers and businesses experience pricing that reflects worldwide market shifts. By standardising these rates across all seven emirates, the policy aims to:
- Provide fair prices based on real-time market changes
- Promote efficient fuel consumption
- Encourage the use of public transport and alternative energy options
Historical Highs
UAE petrol rates reached record highs in July 2022 when Super 98 soared to Dhs4.63 per litre. Since then, prices have fluctuated, often dropping or rising in line with international oil markets. This year, the highest rates were observed in the early months (particularly March through May), followed by a modest decline toward the end of 2024.
Future Outlook
With January 2025 carrying over December’s prices, the immediate outlook suggests stability. However, monthly reviews may bring changes in the coming months, depending on international demand and supply factors. Motorists are advised to keep an eye on official announcements from the UAE fuel price committee at the end of each month.
Key Takeaways
- Fuel prices in the UAE are reviewed monthly by a federal committee.
- January 2025 prices remain consistent with December 2024.
- Rates are aligned with international oil market conditions.
- Revised prices often encourage more sustainable and alternative transport solutions.
It is a good idea to stay updated with each month’s announcement if you rely on personal vehicles or operate commercial transport fleets. Keeping track of these adjustments can help manage budgets and plan for any changes in fuel-related expenses.
