
Tsunami of Fuel Prices in the UAE: An Analysis of the Implications of April's 'Leap' on Regional Supply Chains
By: Majid Sakhri In a move described by economic circles as 'exceptional', the Fuel Price Monitoring Committee in the United Arab Emirates announced record increases for April 2026. While markets were anticipating movements in line with global oil fluctuations, the figures came as a shock to logistical accounts, especially with a diesel price jump exceeding 72%. The new price map: the increase was not gradual as the market was accustomed to, but sharp and included all derivatives to reflect a new economic reality: Diesel: recorded the biggest jump to reach 4.69 dirhams per liter (an increase of 72.4%). Super 98 gasoline: broke the three dirham barrier to reach 3.39 dirhams (an increase of 30.8%).














