DUBAI: Motorists across the United Arab Emirates will face higher commuting costs starting Monday, June 1, as the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced a fourth consecutive monthly increase in retail petrol rates. The cost of Super 98 will rise to AED 3.95 per litre, up from AED 3.66 in May, pushing standard gasoline closer to the AED 4 threshold and marking a 66 per cent escalation in retail pump prices since February.
The regulatory committee officially approved the new pricing structure on Sunday, May 31, authorising a sharp contrast for commercial operators as diesel prices drop by 7.6 per cent to AED 4.33. The adjustments align directly with global crude oil market fluctuations and ongoing geopolitical volatility, reflecting a sustained period of elevated international energy costs.
UAE Fuel Prices June 2026: The Official Retail Breakdown
Across all emirates, the revised retail prices per litre for June 2026 apply uniformly to all forecourts. Special 95, the fuel grade utilised by the vast majority of standard private vehicles, climbs to AED 3.83, an increase of 28 fils from AED 3.55 last month.
E-Plus 91, typically designated for older or commercial fleet vehicles with lower performance requirements, rises to AED 3.76 from AED 3.48. The price of diesel provides the sole financial relief in the June announcement, declining significantly from AED 4.69 to AED 4.33 per litre.
Historical UAE Fuel Price Trends (May vs June 2026)
| Fuel Grade | May 2026 Price (AED) | June 2026 Price (AED) | Month-on-Month Change |
| Super 98 | 3.66 | 3.95 | + 0.29 |
| Special 95 | 3.55 | 3.83 | + 0.28 |
| E-Plus 91 | 3.48 | 3.76 | + 0.28 |
| Diesel | 4.69 | 4.33 | – 0.36 |
Because the UAE operates a deregulated monthly fuel pricing mechanism, high international refinement costs feed directly into the retail rates consumers pay at the pump. The system, implemented by the Ministry of Energy in August 2015, stripped away government fuel subsidies to expose local prices to transparent global market movements.
Consequently, there is no domestic subsidy cushion to absorb the shock when international crude spikes. For a motorist driving a vehicle with a standard 60-litre tank, filling up with Special 95 in June will cost roughly AED 229.80 — an increase of nearly AED 17 compared to May.
The chart below shows fuel price movements in the UAE since January 2026.
Global Crude Markets Drive Fuel Price UAE Adjustments
The primary catalyst behind the sustained increase in the petrol price in Dubai and the wider UAE remains heavily elevated global crude oil valuations. Brent crude averaged approximately $106 per barrel throughout much of May 2026, driven by ongoing international conflict and constrained supply metrics.
While crude has recently started cooling from its extreme highs—falling toward $91 per barrel late last week on signs of easing geopolitical tensions—the June pricing structure reflects the elevated averages sustained throughout the preceding four weeks. This creates a pricing lag where motorists continue to absorb the financial impact of earlier market volatility.
Falling Diesel Rates Support UAE Logistics and Supply Chains
While private commuters face increased expenditure, the notable drop in the UAE diesel price offers substantial operational relief to the commercial sector. The reduction to AED 4.33 per litre directly benefits heavy transport, construction, and last-mile delivery fleets operating across the emirates.
The UAE Fuel Price Committee noted that this downward movement in commercial energy costs reinforces the stability of local supply chains. By lowering the marginal overheads for logistics operators, the diesel price drop enhances the overall competitiveness of the business environment and mitigates broader inflationary pressures on consumer goods transported by road. Prices will remain locked at these published rates until the committee convenes at the end of June to assess the subsequent month’s global market data.
