UAE fuel prices for April 2026: petrol up 30%, diesel up 70%

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The Nissan Sunny owner will now pay around Dh135 for a full tank of petrol.

Fuel prices in the United Arab Emirates have seen a sharp increase for April 2026, following a rise in global oil prices and continued geopolitical tension in the region. After a short period of decline, fuel prices in UAE are moving up again, this time quite noticeably, especially for diesel.

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Bar chart comparing UAE fuel prices for March and April. Prices for Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91, and Diesel are higher in April.

For both residents, who rely on their privately owned or rented vehicles, and businesses across the United Arab Emirates, this latest UAE fuel price for April 2026 is expected to bump up everyday expenses.

From April 1, 2026, the latest fuel rates are:

  • Super 98: AED 3.39 per litre, up from AED 2.59 in March

  • Special 95: AED 3.28 per litre, up from AED 2.48

  • E-Plus 91: AED 3.20 per litre, up from AED 2.40

  • Diesel: AED 4.69 per litre, compared to AED 2.72 last month

Petrol prices in UAE have increased by around 30%, but the most noticeable jump is in diesel price in UAE, which has surged by nearly 70% making it one of the sharpest increases seen in recent months.

What’s Causing the Increase?

The rise in fuel prices in the UAE is mostly due to things that are happening around the world. Rising tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran have created uncertainty in the oil market, directly affecting global oil prices. At the same time, supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for international oil shipments, are continuing to push petrol prices in UAE and diesel costs higher.
Recent problems with oil infrastructure have also made supply even tighter, which has put more pressure on the latest fuel prices in the UAE. 

Here’s how the new prices impact you as a motorist:

With the new petrol rates in UAE, filling up your car or SUV is now more expensive, and the difference is noticeable depending on what you drive.

If you own a 2025 Nissan Patrol (Y63), with its 97-litre tank (down from 140L in the Y62), it would cost roughly AED 330 to fill, assuming Super 98 is your fuel of choice.

If you have a Nissan Sunny taking up your parking space, with its 41-litre tank, it would require about AED 135 for a full tank of the more affordable Super 95

And if your company uses a Toyota Coaster 2.8L (diesel) bus to haul its employees, it would take approximately AED 445 to fill up the 95-litre tank.

The Bigger Picture

An increase in UAE fuel prices doesn’t just affect individuals. Higher fuel prices tend to have an effect on the whole economy, including delivery services, logistics, and even the cost of renting. For people who drive to work every day, it just means setting aside a little more money each month for fuel.

This change may also make more people think about fuel-efficient cars or other ways to deal with rising transportation costs.

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