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On August 31, the UAE announced the fuel prices for September. In August, petrol rates dropped slightly by one fil after showing a small rise in July. From September 1, the new rates are as follows: Fuel prices directly affect transportation and inflation. Stable rates help keep travel expenses and the cost of goods under […]

On Sunday, August 31, the UAE announced the fuel prices for September 2025. The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee kept the rates almost the same as in August. Each month, the Ministry of Energy sets the official prices based on the average global oil price, with operating costs of distribution companies added. Petrol September August Super

Russia’s crude exports have bounced back, with China stepping in after US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on India slowed shipments to the South Asian nation. Trump’s move to double US import tariffs on Indian goods to 50%—a response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil—has curtailed Moscow’s crude exports to India, despite New Delhi’s resistance.

Supply and demand remained the key drivers for base oil prices in Asia, while crude oil futures, moving within a narrow range, played more of a supporting role. Most base oil plants that had recently completed maintenance were operating at full capacity, but demand softened due to seasonal slowdowns, severe weather in some regions, and

Oil prices climbed by about 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of “severe consequences” if his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine fail. Expectations of a possible U.S. interest rate cut next month also supported the market, as lower rates can boost economic growth and fuel demand for oil. Brent

Marine bunker fuel sales at the Fujairah port in the UAE experienced a strong rebound in July, marking a notable increase in sales. The increase in sales was mainly driven by higher demand for high-sulphur marine fuel, which reached its strongest level since January 2024. Sales rose by 28.4% in July to 205,597 cubic meters

On July 31, the UAE announced the official fuel prices for August 2025. A decade ago, on August 1, 2015, the country shifted to a deregulated system, linking local fuel prices to global market rates. Since then, the Fuel Price Committee has reviewed and updated prices every month, ensuring they reflect international oil trends and

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the UAE announced the official fuel prices for August. The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee kept the rates almost unchanged compared to the previous month. Each month, the Ministry of Energy reviews global oil price trends and adjusts the local rates accordingly, after factoring in the operating costs of distribution companies.

Petrol prices in the UAE are likely to stay stable or see only a slight adjustment in August. In July, Brent crude averaged around $68.80 per barrel, a small drop from June’s $69.87. Locally, July fuel rates stood at Dh2.70 per litre for Super 98, Dh2.58 for Special 95, and Dh2.51 for E-Plus 91.  Since