Researchers released a comprehensive report summarizing retail gasoline prices across the six GCC countries today. The May 2026 data focuses entirely on Octane 95 gasoline. Experts use this specific grade for international price comparisons globally.
Kuwait Leads With Lowest Prices
Kuwait currently offers the absolute lowest gasoline price in the region. Drivers pay roughly 0.34 US dollars per liter there. Saudi Arabia and Oman cluster together around 0.62 US dollars per liter.
These figures place these nations well below the global average gasoline price. The worldwide average currently sits around 1.5 US dollars per liter.
Qatar and Bahrain Remain Affordable
Qatar generally maintains prices in the 0.55 US dollars per liter range. Bahrain charges slightly more at roughly 0.71 US dollars per liter. However, this Bahraini rate remains significantly cheaper than typical European pump prices.
The UAE Reflects Global Markets
The UAE stands out as the regional outlier this month. The government links domestic fuel rates much closer to global crude benchmarks. This deregulated approach pushes UAE Special 95 prices near 0.97 US dollars per liter.
This Emirati rate remains below the global average but exceeds neighboring GCC countries. Governments across the Gulf typically fix retail fuel prices administratively each month. Therefore, motorists see zero day to day price variation locally.
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