Comitê of Preços of Combustível of Emirados Árabes Unidos announced the new prices for May 2026. Super 98 gasoline becomes Dh3.66 per liter. The Special 95 goes up to Dh3.55 per liter. The E-Plus 91 works out at Dh3.48 per liter. Diesel remains at Dh4.69 per liter. The adjustments are valid from this Thursday, May 1st.
The increases follow the Brent average in April, which closed at US$99.16 per barrel. Esse level slightly surpassed that of March. The monthly alignment mechanism with the international market has continued in operation since 2015.
Monthly Ajustes follows April trend with controlled variations
Super 98 goes from Dh3.39 per liter in April to Dh3.66 in May. Special 95 advances from Dh3.28 to Dh3.55. E-Plus 91 goes up from Dh3.20 to Dh3.48. Diesel does not register any change.
Motoristas who fill 50-liter tanks will spend between Dh13 and Dh20 more per full fill-up. A 60 liter tank of Special 95, for example, goes from around Dh197 to Dh213. Exact values depend on vehicle capacity and type chosen.
- Super 98: Dh3.66 per liter
- Special 95: Dh3.55 per liter
- E-Plus 91: Dh3.48 per liter
- Diesel: Dh4.69 per liter no change
Esses numbers are valid at all stations in the country. Condutores will already find the new values on the electronic panels starting this Thursday.
Contexto of volatility in the global oil market
Brent fluctuated in April under the influence of tensions in Oriente Médio and interruptions in flow through Estreito and Ormuz. The monthly average rose little compared to March. Isso resulted in moderate adjustments in gasoline. Diesel, more sensitive to other supply factors, remained stable.
The 2015 deregulation allows local prices to directly follow international prices plus distribution costs and margins. The committee reviews the values every month based on consolidated data from the previous period.
The effective closure of Estreito from Ormuz since the end of February has removed between 10 and 13 million barrels per day of supply. Isso represents about 12% of global production. The impact was the strongest since the oil crises of the 1970s.
Comparação with previous months shows partial recovery
As of December 2025, Special 95 costs Dh2.58 per liter. Super 98 was at Dh2.70. May 2026 values are still below the 2022 records, when Super 98 reached Dh4.63 per liter during the war on Ucrânia.
In March 2026, prices were much lower. The E-Plus 91 cost Dh2.40. A Special 95, Dh2.48. A Super 98, Dh2.59. Diesel was at Dh2.72. The strong jump occurred in April.
The committee kept diesel high in April due to the specific pressure on this derivative. In May, the level remains. Isso mainly affects the freight transport and logistics sector.
Saída of Opep comes into force in May with strategic implications
Os Emirados Árabes Unidos leaves Opep and Opep+ starting this Thursday. The announcement came at the end of April after a review of national production and capacity policy. The country will be able to increase supply by up to 30% above previous limits depending on the pace of new capacity deployment.
The exit reduces the coordination capacity of Opep. The group has historically used reserves to influence market expectations. The UAE minister of Energia classified the decision as strategic and focused on national interests.
Analistas evaluate three main scenarios for market impact. A gradual increase of 200,000 to 300,000 barrels per day should have limited effect on global prices. A jump of 500,000 to 1 million barrels could contain future rallies when Estreito of Ormuz returns to normal. Volumes above 1 million barrels per day could pressure prices downward if demand does not keep up.
The country has an installed capacity of around 4.8 million barrels per day. Há room for further expansion. The decision comes at a time of growing global demand for energy.
Efeitos in the daily lives of drivers and companies
Quem runs daily in Dubai or Abu Dhabi feels the impact on the household budget. A driver who travels 1,500 km per month with a Special 95 car may incur extra expenses of around Dh150 to Dh200.
Empresas of transport and logistics passes on part of the costs for freight and deliveries. Supermercados absorbed part of the rise in diesel in April. Additional Ajustes may appear on products transported by road.
The government maintains the transparent mechanism to provide consumers with predictability. Motoristas can plan supplies in advance. Muitos evaluate options such as more efficient vehicles or greater use of public transport.
The increase also affects taxis, mobility applications and corporate fleets. Algumas companies already review fuel contracts or encourage carpooling.
Monthly Pricing Engine Histórico
The current system began in 2015 with the gradual liberalization of fuels. Antes In addition, the government subsidized part of the prices. The change aligned the local market with the international one.
In 2020, during the pandemic, the committee froze the values to provide stability. The control was removed in 2021 when global prices rose again. Desde then, monthly adjustments became routine.
The committee takes into account not only Brent. Ele also considers refining, distribution and distributor margin costs. The objective is to avoid distortions in the internal market.
Perspectiva for the coming months and risk factors
The committee will announce June prices at the end of May. Tudo depends on the evolution of Brent and the normalization of supply routes. Enquanto therefore, the May values represent continuous adjustment within a framework that is still high compared to the beginning of the year.
The ceasefire between Estados Unidos and Irã brought temporary relief. The resumption of military rhetoric pushed prices back above US$100. Geopolitical uncertainty remains high.
Especialistas monitors UAE’s additional production volume following Opep’s exit. Qualquer significant increase can help balance the global market. However, the full effect should only appear in the coming quarters.
Motoristas can find the new values on the gas stations’ electronic panels. The common advice is to fill up your tank before long trips if possible.
High diesel continues to put pressure on logistical costs. Isso may be indirectly reflected in consumer goods prices over the next few weeks.
The committee remains committed to monthly reviews based on concrete data. Isso avoids abrupt surprises for consumers.