The UAE on Tuesday (April 30) announced the retail fuel prices for the month of May 2024. 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 increased the price of gasoline for May by 19 fils per litre, compared to the prices of April 2024. The new rates will apply from May 1 and are as follows:
| Category | Price per litre (May) | Price per litre (April) | Difference |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh3.34 | Dh3.15 | Dh0.19 |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh3.22 | Dh3.03 | Dh0.19 |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh3.15 | Dh2.96 | Dh0.19 |
Depending on the type of vehicle you drive, getting a full tank of petrol in May will cost you between Dh9.69 and Dh14.06 more than last month.
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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 (May) | Full tank cost (April) |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh170.34 | Dh160.65 |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh164.22 | Dh154.53 |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh160.65 | Dh150.96 |
Sedan
Average fuel tank capacity: 62 litres
| Category | Full tank cost (May) | Full tank cost (April) |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh207.08 | Dh195.3 |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh199.64 | Dh187.86 |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh195.3 | Dh183.82 |
SUV
Average fuel tank capacity: 74 litres
| Category | Full tank cost (May) | Full tank cost (April) |
| Super 98 petrol | Dh247.16 | Dh233.1 |
| Special 95 petrol | Dh238.28 | Dh224.22 |
| E-plus 91 petrol | Dh233.1 | Dh219.04 |