Today, fuel prices rise; starting tomorrow, each tank will be 30 to 45 dirhams more expensive

Fuel prices in Dubai and the UAE for October 2026; diesel prices have also been announced

Fuel prices in Dubai and the UAE have increased for October 2026. According to the new rates, the price of Super 98 gasoline has reached 4.40 dirhams, Special 95 at 4.28 dirhams, and E-Plus 91 at 4.21 dirhams per liter. The price of diesel in Dubai and other parts of the UAE has also been set at 4.80 dirhams per liter.

Fuel prices in Dubai and the UAE in October 2026

The new rates will take effect from October 1, 2026 and are as follows:

• Super 98 gasoline: 4.40 dirhams per liter; compared to 3.80 dirhams in September.

• Special 95 gasoline: 4.28 dirhams per liter; compared to 3.69 dirhams in September.

• E-Plus 91 gasoline: 4.21 dirhams per liter; compared to 3.61 dirhams in September.

• Diesel: 4.80 dirhams per liter; compared to 4.30 dirhams in September.

Therefore, those looking for gasoline prices in Dubai or gasoline prices in the UAE will need to pay between 4.21 to 4.40 dirhams per liter starting from October, depending on the type of fuel. The price of diesel in Dubai has also reached 4.80 dirhams per liter.

How much does a full tank of gasoline cost in Dubai?

To simplify the calculation of fuel prices in Dubai, if a vehicle has a 50-liter tank, the cost to fill it completely at the October rates will be approximately as follows:

• With Super 98 gasoline: 220 dirhams

• With Special 95 gasoline: 214 dirhams

• With E-Plus 91 gasoline: 210.5 dirhams

• With diesel: 240 dirhams

Compared to September, the price of Super 98 gasoline has increased by about 15.8%, Special 95 by about 16%, and E-Plus 91 by about 16.6%. The price of diesel has also increased by about 11.6% compared to the previous month.

Trends in gasoline prices in the UAE

The UAE has announced fuel prices for October 2026. Prices in September rose slightly after an increase in August. However, in July, after four consecutive months of increases due to regional conflict, fuel prices in the UAE had decreased.

Since the onset of the Middle East conflict on February 28, retail fuel prices in the UAE have been on an upward trend, increasing by over 60%. Prices fell in July, but rose again in August and September.

How are fuel prices determined in the UAE?

Gasoline and diesel prices in the UAE are announced monthly. The UAE Fuel Pricing Committee reviews and approves new rates at the end of each month, and the announced prices are implemented nationwide, including in Dubai, from the beginning of the following month.

The monthly fuel pricing mechanism in the UAE also considers developments in global energy markets. Therefore, gasoline prices in the UAE and diesel prices may increase or decrease from one month to the next.

This method allows drivers to know the official rates of gasoline and diesel at the beginning of each month and to calculate their fuel costs based on the new prices.

Source: Gulf Times