Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Web Desk: Fuel prices in the United Arab Emirates have surged sharply in April, driven by rising global oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets.
According to media reports, petrol prices increased by around 30% month-on-month, while diesel recorded a significant rise of more than 70%. Diesel prices climbed from AED 2.72 per litre to AED 4.69 in March, marking an increase of approximately 72.4%.
Similarly, Super 98 petrol rose from AED 2.59 to AED 3.39, reflecting a 30.9% increase. Special 95 reached AED 3.28, up 32.3%, while E-Plus 91 climbed to AED 3.20, showing a 33.3% rise.
Analysts attribute the sharp increase to global crude oil price volatility and heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly linked to ongoing regional conflicts. Historically, fuel prices in the UAE remained relatively stable through 2025 and early 2026, but recent developments have triggered a rapid upward trend.
The sharp rise in diesel prices is expected to have broader economic implications across the region, increasing transportation and logistics costs and potentially adding to inflationary pressures.
