Overview
- The UAE’s fuel price committee set higher March rates effective March 1, lifting Super 98 to Dh2.59, Special 95 to Dh2.48, E‑Plus 91 to Dh2.40 and diesel to Dh2.72 per litre, reversing recent declines.
- Pakistan’s fortnightly review is poised to raise prices from March 1, with sources indicating petrol up roughly Rs4.6–5.1 per litre and high‑speed diesel up about Rs4.7–6.8, pending OGRA recommendations, Ministry of Finance sign‑off and Prime Minister approval.
- South Africa’s unaudited Central Energy Fund data point to March increases of about 18–21c/litre for petrol and roughly 60–65c for diesel, with final adjustments to be confirmed by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources early next week.
- South Africa’s 2026 Budget adds a confirmed 21c/litre to fuel levies from April 1 through higher general fuel, carbon and Road Accident Fund charges, increasing costs beyond commodity‑driven moves.
- UK pump averages have ticked up to about 131.7p per litre as Brent trades above $71 a barrel, with industry experts warning retailers are passing through higher wholesale costs and further rises are possible.