The Price Monitoring Committee has approved a rise in fuel derivatives for March 2026, agreeing to an increase in gasoline prices by 14 to 15 fils, while diesel prices will go up by 20 fils per liter compared to February 2026 prices.
Fuel distribution companies announced the new prices yesterday, set to take effect on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The updated pricing will include a 5% value-added tax.
The price of super gasoline “98” has increased by 14 fils, rising from 2.45 dirhams in February to 2.59 dirhams in March. Similarly, the price for special gasoline “95” went up by 15 fils, moving from 2.33 dirhams in February to 2.48 dirhams in March. The price for “E Plus” gasoline “91” has also increased by 14 fils, from 2.26 dirhams in February to 2.40 dirhams in March, while diesel prices have risen by 20 fils per liter, going from 2.52 dirhams in February to 2.72 dirhams in March.
In January 2026, the committee had approved a decrease in all fuel derivatives, marking a historic drop that hadn’t occurred in 53 months. Gasoline prices were reduced by 16 to 17 fils, which represented over a 6% decrease, while diesel prices fell by 30 fils, corresponding to an approximate 11% reduction per liter compared to December 2025 prices.
The committee also sanctioned price reductions for fuel derivatives in February 2026, marking the second consecutive month of significant price drops. Gasoline prices were lowered by 8 to 9 fils, while diesel saw a decline of 3 fils per liter compared to January prices, bringing the rates to their lowest since July 2021.