The UAE government just announced the new fuel prices for April 2026. Global stock market declines and rising oil prices drove this recent change.

Officials increased the rates for all three petrol variants slightly in March. The UAE originally deregulated national petrol prices back in 2015. This move successfully aligned local costs with international market rates.

The New April Fuel Rates

The Arabic daily newspaper Al Bayan published the new April rates. These updated prices officially take effect on April 1.

Super 98 petrol now costs Dh3.39 per litre. This reflects a sharp jump from the Dh2.59 rate in March.

Drivers will pay Dh3.28 per litre for Special 95 petrol. Last month, they paid only Dh2.48 for this specific fuel.

E-Plus 91 petrol prices jump to Dh3.20 per litre. This variant previously cost just Dh2.40 a litre.

Diesel users face a significant increase this month. The new diesel rate hits Dh4.69 per litre, up from Dh2.72.

Global Markets Drive Local Costs

Financial experts fully expected these April petrol price hikes. A massive rally in global oil prices throughout March triggered the increase. Ongoing regional conflicts heavily influence these global market shifts.

The average Brent crude price topped $92 in early March. It sat at just $68.92 the previous month. Military conflicts in the Middle East directly caused this massive price spike.

The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz worsened the situation. About 20 percent of global oil passes through this vital waterway every day.

Recent military strikes also hit energy infrastructure projects across the region. These attacks create major global supply concerns for the coming months.

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