Petrol prices in UAE for the March 2025 Ramadan festive season have been announced. The fuel prices in the UAE have been lowered as compared to the February 2025 fuel prices.

The lower rates have been implemented from March 1, across UAE.

We have a detailed fuel price list & comparison ready for you to understand how much it will cost to tank up your vehicle in February 2025 in the UAE.

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Petrol Price in UAE - March 2025 update details

Continuing the discipline of announcing the fuel prices for the next month, the UAE fuel price committee has finally announced the petrol price in UAE for March 2025.

The fuel prices in March 2025 have been lowered in comparison to the February 2025 fuel prices in the UAE. The fuel prices in the UAE for March 2025 have been implemented from March 1 across the UAE.

The new fuel prices are as follows:

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Petrol price in UAE - How is it decided?

UAE's government used to subsidise fuel before 2015. The heavy subsidy rates ensured that the petrol prices in UAE did not fluctuate. However, post-2015, this law was changed & a fuel price committee was set up.

This committee, after analysing the international oil rate market, rolls out new prices monthly. These prices are announced on the last day of the previous month. For example, the petrol prices in October have been announced today, the last day of September.

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Why does the petrol price in UAE change?

Petrol price in the UAE keeps fluctuating for multiple reasons. These reasons include regularisation as well as demand & supply factors.

Some of the crucial factors affecting the fuel prices in the UAE are as follows:

• Based on the demand & supply, the fuel-producing nations can control the international crude oil market, therefore, affecting the petrol price in UAE as well.

• OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a committee that can regulate the crude oil supply prices timely, to ensure a subtle monetary compensation & flow among its members.

• The taxation system of a nation & other duties on the petroleum industry can also affect & fluctuate the petrol prices.

• In extreme conditions of a natural calamity, if the demand & supply are disturbed, the fuel prices will fluctuate as well.

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Our verdict

The petrol price in UAE for March 2025 has increased from the previous month's pricing. This hike is a result of the fluctuations in the international crude oil market. It is also the first hike of fuel rates in UAE for the year 2025. The petrol & diesel prices in UAE are relatively low & it is going to be a less costly month for vehicle users in terms of fuel expenses.

FAQs

1. Does the petrol price in UAE change every month?

Yes, the UAE Fuel Price Committee is responsible for maintaining a flow of fuel prices monthly, and hence, the petrol price in UAE fluctuates depending on the international crude oil market.

2. What is the petrol price in UAE for March 2025?

The petrol price in UAE for March 2025 is between AED 2.54 - AED 2.7 per litre, depending on the fuel grade.

3. When will the petrol price for April 2025 be revealed?

The petrol price for April 2025 will be revealed on March 31.

4. Is petrol more costly than diesel in the UAE?

As per the petrol price in UAE for March 2025, the petrol & diesel prices are identical, depending on the fuel grade.