26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
UAE petrol prices in July: will petrol prices go up or down?
Fuel prices have held steady for three months – but will that change soon?
Petrol heads and commuters, take note – UAE petrol prices for July 2025 will be announced any day now and the big question on everyone's mind is: are we about to see a hike at the pump?
So far, it's been a relatively smooth ride. Petrol prices have remained virtually unchanged for the past three months, giving drivers a welcome breather after the fuel rollercoaster of 2024. For example, since June 1, prices at the pump have been:
E-Plus 91: Dhs2.39
Special 95: Dhs2.47
Super 98: Dhs2.58
Diesel: Dhs2.45
That's the same price tag we saw in May and not much different from April. In fact, petrol is now considerably cheaper than this time last year – Special 95 was Dhs2.88 per litre in July 2024, compared to Dhs2.47 now.
What's behind the fuel freeze?
After wild swings in global oil prices throughout 2022 and 2023, things have cooled off. The UAE's Fuel Price Committee – which lifted the pandemic-era price freeze in 2021 – has let market forces dictate fuel rates ever since, meaning we get monthly price shifts based on international trends.
But with global crude oil prices showing moderate stability lately, the UAE's petrol prices have followed suit. Diesel prices have seen the biggest shift recently, dipping from Dhs2.52 in May to Dhs2.45 in June.
Here's a quick flashback to fuel prices over the past few months:
Prices in Dhs per litre E-Plus 91 Special 95 Super 98 Diesel June 2025 2.39 2.47 2.58 2.45 May 2025 2.39 2.47 2.58 2.52 April 2025 2.38 2.46 2.57 2.63 March 2025 2.54 2.61 2.73 2.77 February 2025 2.55 2.63 2.74 2.82 January 2025 2.43 2.50 2.61 2.68
So, what can we expect in July?
The new rates are expected to be announced in the final days of June, so all eyes are on the Fuel Price Committee. While current indicators suggest prices could stay stable for a fourth month, any fluctuations in global oil markets could push prices up or down.
Until then, keep those tanks topped up – and watch this space.
We'll update you the moment July's prices change. In the meantime, if you're looking to save at the pump, consider filling up just before the end of the month – just in case.
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