Dubai:Â Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee reduced gasoline prices by between 7 and 8 fils for gasoline per litre, compared to the rates of November 2023
The UAE on Thursday (November 30) announced the retail fuel prices for the month of December. The approved fuel prices by the Ministry of Energy are determined every month, according to the average global price of oil, whether up or down, after adding the operating costs of distribution companies.
The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee reduced gasoline prices for December by between 7 and 8 fils for gasoline and 23 fils for diesel per litre, compared to the prices of November 2023. The new rates will apply from December 1 and are as follows:
| Category | Price per litre (December) | Price per litre (November) | Difference |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh2.96 | Dh3.03 | 7 fils |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh2.85 | Dh2.92 | 7 fils |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh2.77 | Dh2.85 | 8 fils |
Depending on the type of vehicle you drive, getting a full tank of petrol in December will cost you between Dh4.08 and Dh5.22 more than last month.
Here is a breakdown of how much it would cost to get your vehicle fully fuelled up:
COMPACT CARS
Average fuel tank capacity: 51 litres
| Category | Full tank cost (December) | Full tank cost (November) |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh150.96 | Dh154.53 |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh145.35 | Dh148.92 |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh141.27 | Dh145.35 |
SEDAN
Average fuel tank capacity: 62 litres
| Category | Full tank cost (December) | Full tank cost (November) |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh183.52 | Dh187.86 |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh176.7 | Dh181.04 |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh171.74 | Dh176.70 |
SUV
Average fuel tank capacity: 74 litres
| Category | Full tank cost (December) | Full tank cost (November) |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh219.04 | Dh224.22 |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh210.9 | Dh216.08 |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh204.98 | Dh210.90 |