Dubai Petrol Price October 2026: Dubai petrol prices have crossed AED 4 per litre again in October 2026.

For drivers, a more useful question is how much the current petrol price actually costs per kilometre.

From October 1, the UAE's official fuel prices are AED 4.21 per litre for E-Plus 91, AED 4.28 for Special 95 and AED 4.40 for Super 98. Diesel is AED 4.80 per litre.

Dubai Petrol Price for October 2026

The October fuel rates are:

  • E-Plus 91: AED 4.21 per litre

  • Special 95: AED 4.28 per litre

  • Super 98: AED 4.40 per litre

  • Diesel: AED 4.80 per litre

The rates apply nationally, so Dubai does not have a separate official petrol price from the other UAE emirates.

Compared with September, petrol increased by roughly 59–60 fils per litre. Special 95 rose from AED 3.69 to AED 4.28, while Super 98 increased from AED 3.80 to AED 4.40.

Dubai Petrol Price October 2026: The Real Cost of Driving 10 km in Dubai

Your cost per kilometre depends on your vehicle's fuel economy.

For example, a car using 8 litres per 100 km consumes 0.8 litres to travel 10 km.

At October's Special 95 price:

0.8 × AED 4.28 = AED 3.42

So the petrol portion of a 10-km journey is approximately AED 3.42.

A less fuel-efficient vehicle using 12 litres per 100 km would use 1.2 litres for the same distance:

1.2 × AED 4.28 = AED 5.14

The difference becomes significant over hundreds or thousands of kilometres.

Petrol Cost for 10 km, 50 km and 100 km

Using Special 95 at AED 4.28 per litre, the estimated petrol cost is:

6 L/100 km

  • 10 km: AED 2.57

  • 50 km: AED 12.84

  • 100 km: AED 25.68

8 L/100 km

  • 10 km: AED 3.42

  • 50 km: AED 17.12

  • 100 km: AED 34.24

10 L/100 km

  • 10 km: AED 4.28

  • 50 km: AED 21.40

  • 100 km: AED 42.80

12 L/100 km

  • 10 km: AED 5.14

  • 50 km: AED 25.68

  • 100 km: AED 51.36

15 L/100 km

  • 10 km: AED 6.42

  • 50 km: AED 32.10

  • 100 km: AED 64.20

These are fuel-only estimates. Parking, Salik, maintenance and other driving expenses are not included.

Cost Per 100 km by Petrol Grade

The petrol grade also changes the cost.

For a vehicle consuming 10 litres per 100 km:

  • E-Plus 91: AED 42.10 per 100 km

  • Special 95: AED 42.80 per 100 km

  • Super 98: AED 44.00 per 100 km

The difference between E-Plus 91 and Super 98 at this consumption level is only AED 1.90 per 100 km.

However, drivers should choose the fuel grade specified or permitted by their vehicle manufacturer rather than choosing solely on price.

How Much Does a 50 km Drive Cost in Dubai?

A 50-km trip can have very different fuel costs depending on the car.

At Special 95:

  • 6 L/100 km → AED 12.84

  • 8 L/100 km → AED 17.12

  • 10 L/100 km → AED 21.40

  • 12 L/100 km → AED 25.68

  • 15 L/100 km → AED 32.10

This makes fuel economy one of the most important factors when estimating the cost of regular driving.

A large SUV and a small fuel-efficient car travelling the same 50 km can therefore have noticeably different petrol bills.

How Much Does Driving 100 km Cost in Dubai?

At October's Special 95 price of AED 4.28 per litre, a car using:

  • 5 L/100 km costs AED 21.40

  • 6 L/100 km costs AED 25.68

  • 8 L/100 km costs AED 34.24

  • 10 L/100 km costs AED 42.80

  • 12 L/100 km costs AED 51.36

  • 15 L/100 km costs AED 64.20

This gives drivers a simple way to estimate the fuel cost of longer journeys without calculating the price of an entire tank.

How to Calculate Your Own Petrol Cost Per Kilometre

You only need two numbers:

Your car's fuel consumption + current petrol price.

The formula is:

Cost per km = fuel consumption (L/100 km) × petrol price ÷ 100

For example, a vehicle that uses 9 litres per 100 km on Special 95:

9 × AED 4.28 ÷ 100 = AED 0.385 per km

That means:

  • 10 km → about AED 3.85

  • 50 km → about AED 19.26

  • 100 km → about AED 38.52

Your vehicle's real-world consumption can be different from its official or advertised figure, particularly in heavy traffic or with frequent air-conditioning use.

Why Your Actual Fuel Cost Can Be Higher

The figures above are estimates based on fuel consumption.

Real-world driving can change fuel consumption because of:

  • Traffic congestion

  • Frequent stopping and accelerating

  • Air-conditioning use

  • Tyre pressure

  • Vehicle load

  • Driving speed

  • Road conditions

  • Driving style

Dubai's hot climate can also affect real-world fuel consumption, particularly when the air-conditioning system is working heavily.

For a personal budget, it is therefore better to use your car's actual average fuel consumption rather than relying entirely on the manufacturer's quoted figure.

October Petrol Price Compared With September

The October increase is noticeable when the same amount of fuel is compared month to month.

Special 95 increased from AED 3.69 in September to AED 4.28 in October. Super 98 moved from AED 3.80 to AED 4.40, while E-Plus 91 rose from AED 3.61 to AED 4.21.

For every 100 litres purchased, the October increase compared with September is approximately:

  • E-Plus 91: AED 60

  • Special 95: AED 59

  • Super 98: AED 60

This means the impact becomes larger for drivers who cover more kilometres and consume more fuel.

Why Dubai Petrol Prices Change

The UAE uses a monthly fuel-pricing mechanism.

The Gasoline and Diesel Prices Follow-up Committee approved the October rates based on the country's monthly pricing mechanism, which reflects global energy-price movements while taking local market needs into account.

The October increase follows a period of higher international energy prices. The National reported that UAE petrol prices were rising for the third consecutive month and linked the increase to elevated global oil-market conditions.

This means the petrol price can change again when the next monthly rate is announced.

A Simple Dubai Fuel-Cost Check

If you know your car's average fuel economy, you can quickly estimate the petrol cost of any journey.

For example, with Special 95 at AED 4.28:

8 L/100 km car

  • 10 km → AED 3.42

  • 25 km → AED 8.56

  • 50 km → AED 17.12

  • 100 km → AED 34.24

  • 500 km → AED 171.20

12 L/100 km car

  • 10 km → AED 5.14

  • 25 km → AED 12.84

  • 50 km → AED 25.68

  • 100 km → AED 51.36

  • 500 km → AED 256.80

This can be useful when comparing the fuel cost of different vehicles or planning a long drive.

Dubai Petrol Price October 2026

The October 2026 UAE petrol prices are AED 4.21 for E-Plus 91, AED 4.28 for Special 95 and AED 4.40 for Super 98 per litre. Diesel is AED 4.80 per litre.

But the price per litre is only one part of the calculation.

For drivers, the more practical number is the cost per kilometre. At AED 4.28 per litre, a vehicle using 8 litres per 100 km costs around AED 3.42 to drive 10 km, while a vehicle using 12 litres per 100 km costs around AED 5.14.

As a result, knowing your car's actual fuel consumption can give you a much clearer picture of what Dubai driving costs each month.