The UAE has announced an increase in petrol prices for August 2024. The Ministry of Energy sets these rates monthly based on global oil prices and distribution costs.
New Fuel Prices for August 2024
Category Price per litre (August) Price per litre (July) Difference
Super 98 petrol Dh3.05 Dh2.99 6 fils
Special 95 petrol Dh2.93 Dh2.88 5 fils
E-plus 91 petrol Dh2.86 Dh2.80 6 fils
Impact on Fuel Costs for Different Vehicle Types
Compact Cars
Average fuel tank capacity: 51 litres
Category Full Tank Cost (August) Full Tank Cost (July)
Super 98 petrol Dh155.55 Dh152.49
Special 95 petrol Dh149.43 Dh146.88
E-plus 91 petrol Dh145.86 Dh142.8
Sedans
Average fuel tank capacity: 62 litres
Category Full Tank Cost (August) Full Tank Cost (July)
Super 98 petrol Dh189.1 Dh185.38
Special 95 petrol Dh181.66 Dh178.56
E-plus 91 petrol Dh177.32 Dh173.6
SUVs
Average fuel tank capacity: 74 litres
Category Full Tank Cost (August) Full Tank Cost (July)
Super 98 petrol Dh225.7 Dh221.26
Special 95 petrol Dh216.82 Dh213.12
E-plus 91 petrol Dh211.64 Dh207.2
Conclusion
The increase in petrol prices for August 2024 will impact your fuel expenses based on your vehicle type. Compact cars, sedans, and SUVs will all see a rise in the cost to fill up their tanks, with the increase ranging between Dh2.55 and Dh4.44 compared to July.