Will Petrol Price Increase In April 2026? Fuel Price Prediction For Next Month

Fuel prices in the UAE change every month. New petrol and diesel prices in the country are announced on the last day of the previous month. However, with April 2026 on the horizon, it is time to predict the fuel price for next month. Will fuel prices increase or decrease?

What Is The Current Price Of Petrol In The UAE?

• EPlus 91 Price: 2.40 AED 
• Special 95 Price: 2.48 AED 
• Super 98 Price: 2.59 AED 
• Diesel Price: 2.72 AED

*All prices mentioned above are per litre

For more details on current fuel prices in the UAE, read the detailed article on petrol & diesel prices in the UAE.

Will Petrol Price Increase In April 2026?

Taking into account the volatility of crude oil prices given the current regional and global geopolitical scenario, we expect fuel prices to increase in April. However, this is just a price prediction. Official fuel prices for April 2026 will be revealed on 31 March, so stay tuned to DubiCars for the official fuel prices for the next month.

How Did Petrol & Diesel Prices Change So Far In 2025 & 2026

• August 2026 saw petrol prices drop slightly, and the price of diesel increased significantly, while September saw a slight increase of AED 0.01.
• In October, the price of petrol increased by up to AED 0.08, while the price of diesel increased by AED 0.05. In November, the price dropped by up to AED 0.15.
• December 2025 came with a price increase of up to AED 0.17 for petrol, while diesel prices dropped by AED 0.30.
• In January 2026, petrol prices decreased by AED 0.17, and diesel dropped by AED 0.30.
• February 2026 brought a decrease of AED 0.09 in petrol prices, and diesel dropped by AED 0.03.
• March 2026 brought with it an increase of up to AED 0.15 for petrol and AED 0.20 for diesel.

How Are Prices Of Fuel In The UAE Decided?

Prior to 2015, the UAE government highly subsidised fuel prices, thereby resulting in low petrol and diesel prices. This strategy also protected prices from fluctuations that come as a result of crude oil price trends. In September 2015, it was aligned with global oil prices. The Fuel Price Committee decides fuel prices in the UAE. 

A close look at the correlation between global crude oil prices and UAE fuel prices reveals that the UAE’s fuel price increase or decrease is dependent on the average increase/decrease of crude oil prices in the previous month. Several key factors influence crude oil prices, including economic policies and geopolitical developments. This results in the fluctuation of crude oil prices on a daily basis. 

FAQs

Prices of petrol in the UAE for March 2026 are set at AED 2.40 for EPlus 91, AED 2.48 for Special 95 & AED 2.59 for Super 98.

How Much Is 1 Litre of Petrol In The UAE?

A litre of petrol costs between AED 2.40 & AED 2.59 in the UAE depending on the fuel grade.

Will UAE Fuel Prices Increase Or Decrease In April 2026?

Based on historical data and oil price trends, we predict fuel prices to increase in April 2026. However, this is only a prediction, and actual fuel prices for April 2026 will be revealed on the 31st of March.

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