After two months of unchanged rates, the UAE March 2025 petrol prices are set to be confirmed later this week. The country's Fuel Price Committee already raised prices in February, and drivers are watching closely to see whether March will bring further increases, a rollback, or a hold. The reassuring context: despite recent fluctuations, fuel still costs less than it did a year ago.
February 2025 Fuel Prices in UAE
Petrol prices edged higher across all grades in February 2025:
- E-Plus 91: AED 2.55 per litre (up from AED 2.43 in January) - Special 95: AED 2.63 per litre (up from AED 2.50 in January) - Super 98: AED 2.74 per litre (up from AED 2.61 in January) - Diesel: AED 2.82 per litre (up from AED 2.68 in January)
While the increase is notable, motorists are paying less than this time last year. In February 2024, Special 95 was priced at AED 2.76 per litre and Super 98 at AED 2.88 — both higher than current rates.
How UAE Fuel Pricing Works
Since March 2021, the UAE removed price controls on fuel, leaving monthly rate-setting to the Fuel Price Committee. Prices are adjusted in line with global crude oil market trends, meaning supply-and-demand dynamics worldwide directly influence what UAE drivers pay at the pump each month.
UAE Petrol Price History (AED per litre)
| Month | E-Plus 91 | Special 95 | Super 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.74 | 2.82 |
| January 2025 | 2.43 | 2.50 | 2.61 | 2.68 |
| December 2024 | 2.43 | 2.50 | 2.61 | 2.68 |
| November 2024 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.74 | 2.67 |
| October 2024 | 2.47 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.60 |
| September 2024 | 2.71 | 2.78 | 2.90 | 2.78 |
| August 2024 | 2.86 | 2.93 | 3.05 | 2.95 |
| July 2024 | 2.80 | 2.88 | 2.99 | 2.89 |
| June 2024 | 2.95 | 3.02 | 3.14 | 2.88 |
| May 2024 | 3.15 | 3.22 | 3.34 | 3.07 |
| April 2024 | 2.96 | 3.03 | 3.15 | 3.09 |
| March 2024 | 2.85 | 2.92 | 3.03 | 3.16 |
| February 2024 | 2.69 | 2.76 | 2.88 | 2.99 |
| January 2024 | 2.64 | 2.71 | 2.82 | 3.00 |
What to Expect for March 2025
With the UAE March 2025 petrol prices announcement due this week, motorists will learn whether costs will increase, decrease, or stabilise for the coming month. Global crude oil prices — still shifting on the back of evolving supply and demand dynamics — will be the key driver of the committee's decision.
