UAE announces new petrol, diesel prices for June 2026
First monthly revision since independent production era began
ABU DHABI – The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved fuel prices for June 2026, with motorists set to pay more for petrol while diesel costs fall from the previous month.
The revised rates will take effect from June 1 under the country's monthly fuel pricing mechanism.
The latest adjustment comes at a significant moment for the UAE energy sector, marking the first fuel pricing update since the country formally exited Opec and Opec+ on May 1, ending more than six decades of membership. Officials said the pricing system remains linked to global market developments through a flexible and transparent framework designed to reflect international energy trends.
New fuel rates
For June, Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.95 per litre, up from Dh3.66 in May. Special 95 petrol will rise to Dh3.83 per litre from Dh3.55, while E-Plus 91 will increase to Dh3.76 per litre compared with Dh3.48 previously.
Diesel, however, will be priced at Dh4.33 per litre, down from Dh4.69 in May. Authorities said the reduction is expected to support key sectors, particularly logistics and supply chains, while helping maintain market balance and price stability.
Petrol prices have now increased for four consecutive months, reflecting a rally in global oil markets. Between February and May, international oil prices climbed by nearly 50 per cent, contributing to higher fuel costs across the UAE.
Monthly fuel price revisions have a direct effect on household budgets, as fuel remains a regular expense for many residents. Even relatively small increases can add up over time, particularly for commuters and families that rely heavily on private vehicles.
The UAE last experienced record fuel prices in 2022 following the Russia-Ukraine war. In July of that year, Super 98 reached Dh4.63 per litre and Special 95 climbed to Dh4.52, the highest levels recorded in the country.
Analysts have suggested that the UAE's departure from Opec could eventually allow oil production to increase by as much as 30 percent above previous quota-constrained levels, depending on the pace of capacity expansion. Potential increases in supply could influence future market dynamics, with impacts ranging from limited effects on prices to downward pressure on global oil markets if production growth significantly outpaces demand..