GCC Petrol Prices for November 2026: UAE Prices Fall After Three Months of Increases
Petrol prices in the UAE have fallen for November 2026 after three consecutive months of increases, with a litre of Super 98 dropping to AED 4.16 from AED 4.40 in October — a cut of 24 fils, or about 5.5%. Qatar has kept its November prices unchanged, while Oman and Kuwait continue with their fixed prices for the main petrol grades. Saudi Arabia raised the price of 98-octane petrol in mid-October while holding 91 and 95 steady, and Bahrain had not yet announced its November prices at the time of publication.
Below is a full table of petrol and diesel prices across the six GCC countries for November 2026, compared with last month, along with the approximate price of 95-octane petrol converted into Kuwaiti dinars.
GCC petrol price table for November 2026
| Country | Grade | October 2026 | November 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE (AED) | Super 98 | 4.40 | 4.16 | ↓ 0.24 |
| UAE (AED) | Special 95 | 4.28 | 4.04 | ↓ 0.24 |
| UAE (AED) | E-Plus 91 | 4.21 | 3.97 | ↓ 0.24 |
| UAE (AED) | Diesel | 4.80 | 4.75 | ↓ 0.05 |
| Qatar (QAR) | Super | 2.10 | 2.10 | Unchanged |
| Qatar (QAR) | Premium | 1.95 | 1.95 | Unchanged |
| Qatar (QAR) | Diesel | 2.05 | 2.05 | Unchanged |
| Oman (OMR) | M95 | 0.239 | 0.239 | Unchanged |
| Oman (OMR) | M91 | 0.229 | 0.229 | Unchanged |
| Oman (OMR) | Diesel | 0.258 | 0.258 | Unchanged |
| Saudi Arabia (SAR) | Gasoline 98 | 4.64 | 5.33 | ↑ 0.69 (since 11 October) |
| Saudi Arabia (SAR) | Gasoline 95 | 2.33 | 2.33 | Unchanged |
| Saudi Arabia (SAR) | Gasoline 91 | 2.18 | 2.18 | Unchanged |
| Saudi Arabia (SAR) | Diesel | 1.79 | 1.79 | Unchanged |
| Kuwait (fils) | Ultra 98 | 275* | Not yet announced | — |
| Kuwait (fils) | Special 95 | 105 | 105 | Unchanged |
| Kuwait (fils) | Premium 91 | 85 | 85 | Unchanged |
| Kuwait (fils) | Diesel | 115 | 115 | Unchanged |
| Bahrain (fils) | Super 98 | 410 | Not yet announced | — |
| Bahrain (fils) | Mumtaz 95 | 277 | Not yet announced | — |
| Bahrain (fils) | Jayyid 91 | 235 | Not yet announced | — |
| Bahrain (fils) | Diesel | 260 | Not yet announced | — |
UAE petrol prices, November 2026
The UAE Fuel Price Committee announced November prices on 31 October 2026, with a uniform cut of 24 fils across all three petrol grades: Super 98 at AED 4.16, Special 95 at AED 4.04 and E-Plus 91 at AED 3.97 per litre. Diesel fell by just 5 fils to AED 4.75. The new prices apply from 1 November and follow three straight months of increases. Sources: UAE Fuel Price Committee via Khaleej Times, Emarat Al Youm and Arabian Business.
Qatar petrol prices, November 2026
QatarEnergy announced on 31 October 2026 that fuel prices for November would remain at October levels: Super petrol at QR 2.10, Premium petrol at QR 1.95 and diesel at QR 2.05 per litre. Source: QatarEnergy, via The Peninsula.
Oman petrol prices, November 2026
Oman continues to apply the fuel price cap in place since late 2021, keeping M95 at 239 baisa, M91 at 229 baisa and diesel at 258 baisa per litre, with the government covering the gap with global prices. We found no announcement of any change for November as of publication. Sources: Ministry of Energy and Minerals; GlobalPetrolPrices data (26 October 2026).
Saudi Arabia petrol prices, November 2026
Saudi Aramco raised the price of 98-octane gasoline on 11 October 2026 to SAR 5.33 per litre from SAR 4.64 — an increase of 69 halalas and the second rise in a short period, after September’s increase from SAR 4.49. Gasoline 91 remains at SAR 2.18 and gasoline 95 at SAR 2.33, both unchanged since July 2021, while diesel has stayed at SAR 1.79 since the start of 2026. Sources: Saudi Aramco, via Assayyarat (11 October 2026) and Syarah.
Kuwait petrol prices, November 2026
Kuwait still has the cheapest petrol in the Gulf: Premium 91 sells at 85 fils, Special 95 at 105 fils and diesel at 115 fils per litre, prices that have been fixed for years. The price of Ultra 98 is reviewed every three months by the subsidies committee; the last confirmed decision raised it by 50 fils to 275 fils for 1 July to 30 September 2026. As of publication we have not been able to verify the price for the final quarter of the year (October–December 2026), and we will update the table once it is confirmed by an official source. Source: Kuwait National Petroleum Company, via Al-Jarida (30 June 2026).
Bahrain petrol prices, November 2026
Bahrain’s fuel pricing committee usually announces its prices at the start of each month, and November prices had not been released at the time of publication. The prices in effect since 2 October 2026 therefore remain the latest: Jayyid 91 at 235 fils, Mumtaz 95 at 277 fils, Super 98 at 410 fils and diesel at 260 fils per litre. Source: fuel pricing committee via Bahrain News Agency and Gulf Daily News.
Cheapest and most expensive petrol in the Gulf
To compare prices in a single currency, we converted the price of a litre of 95-octane petrol (or its equivalent) in each country into Kuwaiti dinars:
- Kuwait (Special 95): 105 fils — the cheapest in the Gulf.
- Qatar (Super): about 178 fils.
- Saudi Arabia (95): about 191 fils.
- Oman (M95): about 191 fils.
- Bahrain (Mumtaz 95, October price): about 227 fils.
- UAE (Special 95): about 339 fils — still the most expensive in the Gulf despite falling from about 359 fils in October.
Exchange rates used: USD 1 = KWD 0.30795 (Central Bank of Kuwait, 1 October 2026), with official pegs of AED 3.6725, SAR 3.75, QAR 3.64, OMR 0.3845 and BHD 0.376 per US dollar. Figures are approximate.
Tips to save fuel
- Use the grade your manufacturer recommends; most cars run efficiently on 91 or 95 without needing 98 — especially relevant after the 98 price rise in Saudi Arabia.
- Keep your tyres at the recommended pressure and avoid sudden acceleration and braking.
- With desert camping season under way, plan your route in advance and remove unnecessary load to cut consumption.
If you are looking for a more economical car, see our list of the 10 best fuel-efficient hybrid cars in the Gulf 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which GCC country has the cheapest petrol in November 2026?
Kuwait, where a litre of Special 95 costs about 105 fils and Premium 91 about 85 fils, followed by Qatar, then Saudi Arabia and Oman.
How much did petrol prices fall in the UAE for November 2026?
All three petrol grades fell by 24 fils per litre: Super 98 to AED 4.16, Special 95 to AED 4.04 and E-Plus 91 to AED 3.97, while diesel eased to AED 4.75.
Have petrol prices changed in Saudi Arabia?
Only 98-octane changed, rising on 11 October 2026 to SAR 5.33 per litre, while gasoline 91, 95 and diesel were unchanged.
When are new petrol prices announced in the GCC?
The UAE and Qatar announce prices on the last day of each month and Bahrain at the start of each month. Kuwait reviews the Ultra 98 price every three months, Aramco announces any change in Saudi Arabia when it happens, and Oman’s prices are subject to a fixed cap.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Sources: UAE Fuel Price Committee (Khaleej Times, Emarat Al Youm, Arabian Business, 31 October – 1 November 2026); QatarEnergy (The Peninsula, 31 October 2026); Saudi Aramco (Assayyarat, 11 October 2026; Syarah); Oman Ministry of Energy and Minerals (GlobalPetrolPrices, 26 October 2026); Kuwait National Petroleum Company (Al-Jarida, 30 June 2026); Bahrain fuel pricing committee (Gulf Daily News, 2 September and 2 October 2026); Central Bank of Kuwait for exchange rates.
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