The Ministry of Energy has announced fuel prices in the UAE for the month of June and the prices of all types of fuel have been decreased. Fuel prices in the UAE had generally been increasing from the start of 2017 and the only decline in fuel prices was observed in April. In 2016, fuel prices decreased only in four out of twelve months which made it very difficult for motorists to manage their fuel expenses.
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Details of the Decreased Fuel Prices in the UAE
Fuel Prices have decreased in the UAE for the month of June. The new prices will relieve the motorists from the pressure of managing their fuel expenses to some extent.
Prices for both petrol and diesel have been decreased which is a good sign as in the recent past, there had been instances where petrol prices decreased but diesel prices remained the same or vice-versa. Now the decreased fuel prices for all types of fuel will benefit all motorists.
Listed below are the changed fuel prices for the month of June in the UAE:
- The price of Super 98 has been decreased from AED 2.01/Litre to AED 1.96/Litre.
- The Special 95 was priced at AED 1.90/Litre in May which will be available at the price of AED 1.85/Litre in June.
- The new price for E-Plus 91 will be AED 1.78/Litre. In May, the price of E-Plus 91 was AED 1.83/Litre.
- The price of Diesel has also been decreased. From AED 1.97/Litre in May, the price of Diesel will come down to AED 1.90/Litre in June.
Fuel Saving Tips to Manage Fuel Expenses in a Better Way
It can be tough for motorists to plan a budget every month in order to manage their fuel expenses according to the fluctuating fuel prices. But by following some fuel-saving tips, motorists can reduce the fuel expenses to a significant extent.
Listed below are some important fuel-saving tips that motorists must follow to limit their fuel expenses:
- Use public transport more frequently in order to minimize your fuel expenses.
- Try to make fewer trips as it can easily reduce the fuel cost.
- Try to avoid driving in the rush hours as it’s the time when most of the traffic congestions occur. Rush hours in the UAE mostly include the early morning hours when schools and offices start and the evening hours when the morning shift at the offices ends. The constant stopping and starting of a vehicle in a traffic jams increases the fuel consumption and if you can’t avoid driving in a traffic jam then consider buying a hybrid car as hybrid cars are far more fuel-efficient than the conventional cars.
- Avoid stuffing your car with unnecessary things as the fuel consumption increases if a car is carrying extra weight.
- Driving at a constant speed in high gears can help you save on the fuel cost. Fuel consumption increases when the accelerator is pushed too far in order to stay in the higher gear. Being patient while driving and driving at a constant speed can actually limit the fuel consumption of the engine.
- Keep the Air Conditioner off when it is not too hot
- Keep Your Car Tyres well-inflated as the engine consumes more fuel in order to drive a car with poorly inflated tyres.
The decrease in fuel prices is a welcoming sign but the fluctuating fuel prices in the UAE still remain a worry for motorists. In these circumstances, motorists must consider buying hybrid vehicles which consume less fuel as compared to conventional vehicles. Other than that, motorists must follow the fuel-saving driving tips in order to keep their fuel expenses in check.
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