UAE petrol prices fall in November after three monthly rises

Fuel prices in the UAE come down on 1 November 2026, the first reduction after petrol rose in August, September and October.

The new prices

The committee that sets retail fuel rates announced the November figures on 31 October, according to Gulf News and Arabian Business. Per litre, the prices are:

• Super 98: AED 4.16, down from AED 4.40
• Special 95: AED 4.04, down from AED 4.28
• E-Plus: AED 3.97, down from AED 4.21
• Diesel: AED 4.75, down from AED 4.80

Petrol is therefore 24 fils cheaper per litre across all three grades. Arabian Business calculated this as a fall of roughly 5.6% from October, while diesel declined by about 1%.

What it means for drivers

A typical 50-litre fill of Special 95 would cost about AED 202 at the new rate, compared with about AED 214 in October, based on the published prices. The saving is modest for individual motorists, but it reverses the upward run of the previous quarter.

Arabian Business noted that prices remain well above where they stood in December 2025, so the November cut does not return fuel costs to their level at the start of the year.

Why prices move each month

Gulf News reported that the Fuel Price Committee revises retail prices at the end of every month so that they follow global market rates. The new rates apply for the whole of November, and the next review will come at the end of the month.

Impact on businesses

Delivery firms, taxi operators and companies with vehicle fleets are the most exposed to changes in diesel and petrol costs. The small diesel reduction offers limited relief for transport-heavy businesses, while the larger petrol cut may help lower running costs for those with petrol vehicles.

Residents who budget for fuel may wish to check the official announcement for the exact grade their vehicle uses.