As the new year begins, the UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the petrol and diesel prices for January 2025. These rates remain unchanged from December 2024, providing consistency for drivers across the Emirates.
January 2025 Fuel Prices
Effective from January 1, 2025, the fuel prices are as follows:
- Super 98 Petrol: Dh2.61 per litre
- Special 95 Petrol: Dh2.50 per litre
- E-Plus 91 Petrol: Dh2.43 per litre
- Diesel: Dh2.68 per litre
These prices reflect the government’s approach to deregulated fuel pricing, which has been in place since 2015, aligning local rates with global oil prices.
Historical Context of Fuel Prices
To provide context, here are the monthly petrol prices from January to December 2024:
| Month | Super 98 | Special 95 | E-Plus 91 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.64 |
| February | 2.88 | 2.76 | 2.69 |
| March | 3.03 | 2.92 | 2.85 |
| April | 3.15 | 3.03 | 2.96 |
| May | 3.34 | 3.22 | 3.15 |
| June | 3.14 | 3.02 | 2.95 |
| July | 2.99 | 2.88 | 2.80 |
| August | 3.05 | 2.93 | 2.86 |
| September | 2.90 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| October | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.47 |
| November | 2.74 | 2.63 | 2.55 |
| December | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.43 |
Implications of Fuel Pricing
The stability in fuel prices for January provides relief to consumers amid fluctuating global oil markets and reflects the UAE’s commitment to maintaining a stable economic environment for its residents.
Conclusion
With the petrol prices set at Dh2.61 for Super 98 and Dh2.50 for Special 95, UAE residents can plan their fuel expenses without concern for sudden price hikes this month, continuing a trend of consistent pricing established in recent months.
