Kuwait has confirmed that fuel prices will remain fixed throughout the first quarter of 2026, according to a senior oil source cited by local media outlet Al Anba.
Under the decision, premium petrol will be priced at 85 fils per litre, regular petrol at 105 fils, while diesel and kerosene will each be sold at 115 fils per litre. Ultra (98-octane) petrol has been set at 200 fils per litre. The prices will remain unchanged from January 1 through March 31, 2026.
The source said the pricing was approved by the state committee responsible for reviewing fuel subsidy mechanisms, signalling continued price stability for consumers during the first three months of the year.
Across the Gulf region, most countries have gradually moved toward liberalising fuel prices, allowing rates to fluctuate in line with global oil market movements. Under these systems, fuel prices are typically reviewed and announced on a monthly basis.
In contrast, Kuwait continues to maintain fixed pricing for extended periods, insulating consumers from short-term volatility in global energy markets.
Meanwhile, fuel prices in the United Arab Emirates for January 2026 are expected to be announced in the coming days. Global oil prices edged slightly higher toward the end of December, a trend that could influence pump prices in the new year.
In December, UAE fuel prices recorded modest increases compared with November. Super 98 rose to Dh2.70 per litre, Special 95 increased to Dh2.58, E-Plus 91 climbed to Dh2.51, while diesel saw a sharper rise to Dh2.85 per litre.
Throughout 2025, UAE fuel prices broadly tracked international oil market trends, rising sharply around mid-year before easing in subsequent months and stabilising toward the end of December.
