Global Fuel Update - September 1, 2025

Headline: Mixed fuel price movements worldwide as markets respond to currency shifts, regulatory reviews and seasonal demand

Summary: On September 1, 2025, fuel markets exhibited divergent trends across regions. The United Arab Emirates announced a slight increase in petrol rates alongside a notable diesel price drop, Indonesia’s state‐owned Pertamina lowered several non‐subsidized fuel prices, and Ghana projected significant hikes driven by cedi depreciation. Meanwhile, India’s major metros saw stable rates, and Pakistan prepared modest price cuts.

Middle East: UAE Revises Monthly Fuel Prices The UAE Fuel Price Committee released September rates, effective September 1. Super 98 petrol rose to AED 2.70 per litre (up 1 fils), Special 95 to AED 2.58 (up 1 fils), and E-Plus 91 to AED 2.51 (up 1 fils). Diesel fell sharply by 12 fils to AED 2.66 per litre, reversing last month’s jump. These adjustments, part of the Gulf state’s deregulated fuel‐pricing model, align retail costs with international oil benchmarks.

Asia: Indonesia’s Pertamina Cuts Fuel Prices PT Pertamina (Persero) announced reductions in non‐subsidized fuel from September 1 in Jakarta, Java and Bali. Pertamax Turbo (RON 98) dropped from IDR 13,200 to IDR 13,100 per litre, Dexlite (CN 51) from IDR 13,800 to IDR 13,600, and Pertamina Dex (CN 53) from IDR 14,150 to IDR 13,850. Other grades, including Pertalite (RON 90) at IDR 10,000 and Pertamax (RON 92) at IDR 12,500, remained unchanged.

Africa: Ghana to Raise Pump Prices Amid Cedi Slide Ghana’s Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies forecasts petrol at GH¢13.67 per litre (up 3.86-5.40%) and diesel at GH¢14.35 (up ~3.39%), effective midnight September 1. Despite lower global crude costs, the cedi’s 3.98% depreciation against the US dollar negated international declines. Liquefied petroleum gas may also climb by up to 4.57% per kilogram. Supply shortfalls of finished products further support the uptick.

South Asia: India’s Urban Fuel Rates Hold Steady State‐run OMCs maintained petrol and diesel prices across major cities on September 1, marking nine months without change. In Mumbai, petrol sold at ₹103.50 per litre and diesel at ₹90.30. Other metros such as Delhi (₹94.77; ₹87.67), Chennai (₹100.93; ₹92.52), and Bengaluru (₹102.92; ₹90.99) mirrored these stable levels, reflecting ongoing tax reductions and currency management policies.

South Asia: Pakistan Anticipates Small Fuel Price Reductions Pakistan’s industry estimates project petrol to fall by Rs0.61 to Rs264.00 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs3.13 to Rs269.86, effective September 1. Kerosene and light diesel oil may decline by Rs1.78 and Rs2.61 respectively. These modest cuts stem from global crude movements, refining margins and inland freight equalisation, though exchange rate fluctuations could alter final adjustments.

Outlook: Global fuel markets continue to respond to local fiscal policies, currency valuations, and supply dynamics. Stakeholders should monitor currency trends and regulatory announcements, as these factors will likely drive further price revisions in the coming months.