UAE fuel prices drop to lowest rates in 2024: How much will a full tank cost in December?

Dubai Fuel Prices Drop to Lowest of 2024 for December

Dubai motorists will enjoy significant savings this month as the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced a reduction in petrol prices for December 2024, marking the lowest rates of the year. The committee slashed prices by up to Dh0.13 per litre compared to November.

Effective December 1, here are the new fuel prices:

Category	Price per Litre (Dec)	Price per Litre (Nov)	Difference
Super 98	Dh2.61	Dh2.74	Dh0.13
Special 95	Dh2.50	Dh2.63	Dh0.13
E-Plus 91	Dh2.43	Dh2.55	Dh0.12

The fuel prices, regulated monthly by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, are based on average global oil prices, adjusted with the operating costs of distribution companies.

Savings Breakdown for Dubai Motorists

Depending on your vehicle, a full tank in December will cost between Dh6.12 and Dh9.62 less than in November. Here’s a detailed cost comparison:

Compact Cars

• Average Tank Capacity: 51 litres

• | Category | Full Tank Cost (Dec) | Full Tank Cost (Nov) |

• |————–|—————————|—————————|

• | Super 98 | Dh133.11 | Dh139.74 |

• | Special 95 | Dh127.50 | Dh134.13 |

• | E-Plus 91 | Dh123.93 | Dh130.05 |

Sedans

• Average Tank Capacity: 62 litres

• | Category | Full Tank Cost (Dec) | Full Tank Cost (Nov) |

• |————–|—————————|—————————|

• | Super 98 | Dh161.82 | Dh169.88 |

• | Special 95 | Dh155 | Dh163.06 |

• | E-Plus 91 | Dh150.66 | Dh158.10 |

SUVs

• Average Tank Capacity: 74 litres

• | Category | Full Tank Cost (Dec) | Full Tank Cost (Nov) |

• |————–|—————————|—————————|

• | Super 98 | Dh193.14 | Dh202.76 |

• | Special 95 | Dh185 | Dh194.62 |

• | E-Plus 91 | Dh179.82 | Dh188.70 |

Lowest Fuel Prices of 2024

This drop in prices follows a steady decline since October 2024, when rates were cut after two consecutive months of reductions.

Monthly Fuel Price Trends of 2024:

Month	Super 98	Special 95	E-Plus 91
January	Dh2.82	Dh2.71	Dh2.64
February	Dh2.88	Dh2.76	Dh2.69
March	Dh3.03	Dh2.92	Dh2.85
April	Dh3.15	Dh3.03	Dh2.96
May	Dh3.34	Dh3.22	Dh3.15
June	Dh3.14	Dh3.02	Dh2.95
July	Dh2.99	Dh2.88	Dh2.80
August	Dh3.05	Dh2.93	Dh2.86
September	Dh2.90	Dh2.78	Dh2.71
October	Dh2.66	Dh2.54	Dh2.47
November	Dh2.74	Dh2.63	Dh2.55

Motorists in Dubai can take advantage of these reduced rates, whether for daily commutes or upcoming holiday travel, making this December one of the most economical months for fueling up in the city.


Source : Khaleejtimes