If your wallet has been quietly sobbing every time you pull into the petrol station, we’ve got news that might just make it sniffle a little less. UAE petrol prices are about to hit the refresh button again, and all eyes are on Thursday, July 31, 2025, when the new rates will be revealed. These will take effect from Friday, August 1—aka the day you either cheer at the pump or contemplate cycling to work.
July 2025 hasn’t exactly been kind to our fuel budgets. Prices went up across the board, with Super 98 at Dhs2.70 per litre, Super 95 at Dhs2.58, E-Plus 91 at Dhs2.51, and Diesel at Dhs2.63. Compare that to June, and yes, you were paying a few fils less to keep your car humming.
A Rollercoaster Year at the Pump
Let’s take a quick joyride through 2025’s fuel price history—because clearly, the petrol pump has been moodier than your Wi-Fi during a storm:
- February 2025 was peak drama, with Super 98 hitting Dhs2.74 and Diesel touching Dhs2.82.
- April 2025 was the chill month, offering the lowest rates so far. A true “fill up and smile” moment.
- July 2025 came in hot as the second-highest month of the year—because apparently, summer wasn’t burning enough already.
With this track record, August might finally bring the relief drivers are praying for—or at least a few fils that can be better spent on karak tea.
How UAE Fuel Prices Work
In case you’ve ever wondered who decides when your petrol station bill makes you say “Ouch,” here’s the scoop: UAE petrol prices are set by the federal government and announced monthly via Emarat. The new rates drop on the last day of every month, like clockwork—or like a tiny financial cliffhanger.
So here we are again, engines revving, eyes on the calendar, waiting for the Thursday reveal. Will August be the month that finally lets your wallet exhale? Fingers crossed—and maybe keep that bicycle ready, just in case.
