Abu Dhabi Fuel Prices September 2026

Petrol and diesel rates in Abu Dhabi are set fresh on the first of every month, so the price you paid last month isn't always the price today. This page keeps track of the current Abu Dhabi fuel prices for both petrol and diesel, using the official figures from the UAE Fuel Price Committee.

Understanding

Abu Dhabi Fuel Prices

in 2026

Latest Fuel Price Trends
Factors Driving Prices
What it Means for You
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Understanding Abu Dhabi Fuel Prices in 2026

The UAE stopped subsidising fuel back in September 2015 and switched to a system that follows the global oil market. Since then, the Abu Dhabi fuel rate has been reviewed at the end of every month and a fresh price is set for the month ahead. When crude oil goes up around the world, the pump price here usually goes up too and when it eases, the price comes back down.

2026 has been a busy year at the pump. Prices dipped early in the year, then climbed sharply from April onwards as global oil markets came under pressure. The fuel charges in Abu Dhabi you see today are noticeably higher than the Abu Dhabi petrol price 2025 levels many drivers got used to last year, so it's worth checking the rate at the start of each month rather than assuming it has stayed put

Fuel Prices in Abu Dhabi Today

Abu Dhabi fuel prices today are exactly the same as everywhere else in the country, because the UAE works on one national price for all emirates. The table below shows what you'll pay at the pump this month.These prices came into effect on 1 September 2026 and they hold until the committee announces the next set on 1 October 2026.

Fuel Type	Grade	Price (AED / litre)
Petrol	E-Plus 91	3.61
Petrol	Special 95	3.69
Petrol	Super 98	3.80
Diesel	Standard	4.30

Current Petrol Prices in Abu Dhabi

There are three grades of petrol on offer and the fuel price today Abu Dhabi depends on which one your car takes —

E-Plus 91 – AED 3.61 a litre. The cheapest grade, fine for older cars and basic engines.
Special 95 – AED 3.69 a litre. The most common choice and what most cars sold here are built to run on.
Super 98 – AED 3.80 a litre. A higher-octane grade for performance and luxury engines.

If you're not sure which to use, your car's fuel cap or owner's manual will tell you. There's no need to pay for a higher grade than the maker recommends. When you compare the fuel in Abu Dhabi price across the three grades, the gap between them is only a few fils, but it adds up over a full tank.

Diesel Price in Abu Dhabi Today

The diesel price in Abu Dhabi is AED 4.33 a litre this month. Unlike petrol, diesel actually came down in June, dropping from AED 4.69 in May, which is welcome news for anyone running a pickup, SUV or delivery vehicle. Diesel is priced separately from petrol and doesn't always move in the same direction, so it's worth watching on its own.

Abu Dhabi Fuel Price Comparison: August vs September 2026

Fuel Grade	August 2026	September 2026	Change
E-Plus 91	3.41	3.61	+0.20
Special 95	3.49	3.69	+0.20
Super 98	3.60	3.80	+0.20
Diesel	3.80	4.30	+0.50

So, fuel prices in Abu Dhabi are higher in September than in August. If you mostly fill up with Special 95, you're paying 20 fils more per litre, which works out to about AED 10 extra on a 50-litre tank. Diesel has seen the biggest increase, rising by 50 fils per litre.

Are Fuel Prices the Same Across the Abu Dhabi?

Yes. There is no separate Abu Dhabi fuel price. One national committee sets a single rate for the whole country, so a litre of Special 95 costs the same at ADNOC, ENOC and EPPCO no matter which emirate you fill up in. Where you stop for fuel is about convenience, not cost.