UAE: Petrol and diesel prices rise for July 2025
New rates reflect recent surge in global oil market volatility
DUBAI: Motorists across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will face increased fuel costs starting July 1, as the UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced revised rates for petrol and diesel.
The hike comes after relatively stable pricing in May and June, with the adjustments reflecting recent geopolitical tensions and global oil market shifts.
According to the announcement, Super 98 will now retail at Dh2.70 per litre, up from Dh2.58 in June. Special 95 rises to Dh2.58 per litre, while E-Plus 91 climbs to Dh2.51 per litre. Diesel sees the sharpest increase, jumping from Dh2.45 to Dh2.63 per litre.
July 2025 fuel rates in UAE
| Fuel Type | July 2025 (Dh/litre) |
| Super 98 | 2.70 |
| Special 95 | 2.58 |
| E-Plus 91 | 2.51 |
| Diesel | 2.63 |
Compared to June
Petrol prices remained unchanged between May and June 2025. However, July marks a clear upward trend. Super 98’s Dh0.12 increase is matched by a similar jump in diesel, which was priced at Dh2.45 last month. Special 95 and E-Plus 91 also saw increases of Dh0.11 and Dh0.12 respectively.
| Month | E-Plus 91 | Special 95 | Super 98 | Diesel |
| July 2025 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.70 | 2.63 |
| June 2025 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.45 |
| May 2025 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.52 |
Year-on-year drop
Despite this month’s price jump, fuel remains more affordable than it was in mid-2024. In June 2024, Super 98 was priced at Dh3.14 per litre, while diesel cost Dh2.88. This year, Super 98 has dropped Dh0.44 and diesel is down Dh0.25.
| Fuel Type | June 2024 (Dh/litre) | July 2025 (Dh/litre) | Difference |
| Super 98 | 3.14 | 2.70 | -0.44 |
| Special 95 | 3.02 | 2.58 | -0.44 |
| E-Plus 91 | 2.95 | 2.51 | -0.44 |
| Diesel | 2.88 | 2.63 | -0.25 |