- Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.45 a litre, compared to Dh2.53 in January.
- Special 95 petrol will cost Dh2.33 per litre, compared to the current rate of Dh2.42.
- E-Plus 91 petrol prices will cost Dh2.26 per litre, compared to the previous rate of Dh2.34 a litre.
- Diesel will be charged at Dh2.52 a litre, compared to the current rate of Dh2.55.
In the fuel price comparison oppositely, Pakistan has raised fuel prices citing global market trends, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has moved in the opposite direction, cutting the prices of petrol and diesel—raising questions about how global pricing impacts different countries.
On Saturday, the Pakistani government increased the price of high-speed diesel by Rs 11.30 per litre, describing the move as an adjustment in line with international prices. With this increase, the price of high-speed diesel rose from Rs 257.8 per litre to Rs 268.38 per litre. Petrol prices, however, were kept unchanged at Rs 253.17 per litre.
In contrast of the fuel price comparison, the UAE announced a reduction in fuel prices on the same day, also attributing the change to fluctuations in the global market. Under the new rates, prices of all three petrol categories—Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91—as well as diesel have been lowered.
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved petrol and diesel prices for February 2026, setting new pump rates following a notable easing in fuel costs at the start of the year.
According to the updated pricing, Super 98 petrol has dropped from Dh2.53 per litre in January to Dh2.45. Special 95 petrol has been reduced from Dh2.42 to Dh2.33 per litre, while E-Plus 91 petrol is now available at Dh2.26 per litre, down from Dh2.34. Diesel prices have also seen a slight decrease, falling from Dh2.55 to Dh2.52 per litre.
The differing price movements highlight an apparent contradiction: both Pakistan and the UAE say their fuel prices are determined by the global market, yet one country has implemented a significant increase while the other has offered relief to consumers.
It is worth noting that the UAE deregulated petrol prices in 2015 and formally linked them to international market trends, allowing prices to rise or fall each month based on global conditions.
The contrasting fuel price decisions have once again sparked debate among consumers in Pakistan, many of whom question why prices continue to rise locally despite claims of global market alignment.
Analysts note that while international oil prices influence domestic rates, factors such as taxation, currency depreciation and policy decisions play a decisive role in determining the final consumer price. As fuel costs directly impact inflation and daily expenses, any upward revision places additional pressure on the public already struggling with rising living costs.
