On Thursday, August 31, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced new retail fuel prices for the upcoming month of September. According to the fuel price committee, the rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 will see an increase of around 28 fils per litre.
As a result of the hike, motorists in the UAE can expect to pay between Dh13.88 and Dh14.28 more for a full tank of petrol in September, depending on the type of vehicle they drive. The new prices come into effect from the beginning of September.
| Category | Price per litre (September) | Price per litre (August) | Difference |
| Super 98 Petrol | Dh3.42 | Dh3.14 | 28 fils |
| Special 95 Petrol | Dh3.31 | Dh3.02 | 29 fils |
| E-Plus 91 Petrol | Dh3.23 | Dh2.95 | 28 fils |