QatarEnergy releases August fuel prices: Diesel up, petrol unchanged, see latest rates | World News
TL;DR:
- Diesel price rises to QAR 2.05/L, up from QAR 1.95 in July 2025.
- Petrol prices remain unchanged, with Super (95) at QAR 2.00/L and Premium (91) at QAR 1.95/L.
- Monthly rates are based on international oil benchmarks, and the new prices take effect August 1, 2025.
As of August 1, 2025, QatarEnergy has increased diesel prices to QAR 2.05 per liter, while petrol prices remain steady, Super (95) at QAR 2.00/L and Premium (91) at QAR 1.95/L. These rates reflect the company’s month‑end calculation aligning local retail prices with global crude benchmarks.
Monthly Fuel Price Overview
- July 2025:
- Premium petrol: QAR 1.95/L
- Super petrol: QAR 2.00/L
- Diesel: QAR 1.95/L
- June 2025:
- Premium petrol: QAR 1.90/L
- Super petrol: QAR 1.95/L
- Diesel was reduced from QAR 1.95 to QAR 1.90/L
How Fuel Prices Are Set
Since September 2017, QatarEnergy has set domestic fuel prices monthly, pegging retail rates to average international crude benchmarks. These retail rates include a modest government subsidy and are regulated through internal formulas overseen by the Ministry of Energy & Industry.
Why The August Adjustment Matters
- Diesel users bear increased cost: The rise to QAR 2.05/L reflects rising global diesel margins.
- Petrol remains stable: Super and Premium prices hold rates from July, a welcome relief for motorists.
- These small price adjustments mirror typical global cycle responsiveness, ensuring affordability while retaining transparency in energy policy.
QatarEnergy’s August 2025 fuel price update sees a slight increase in diesel to QAR 2.05/L, while petrol prices remain stable. The structure ensures alignment with international indices, providing residents and businesses with predictable monthly fuel pricing. As always, prices are reviewed based on crude oil performance, making July’s lower diesel price unsustainable amid global supply shifts but petrol remains buffered for local stability.
FAQ
- 1. When do the new prices take effect?
They apply from August 1, 2025, following QatarEnergy’s end-of-month announcement.
- 2. Which fuel prices were revised?
Only diesel increased (to QAR 2.05/L); Super and Premium petrol remained unchanged.
- 3. How frequently are fuel rates updated?
Every month, based on average global benchmarks. QatarEnergy publishes the new rates on the last day of each month.
- 4. Why lift diesel but not petrol?
Diesel-specific margins rose in global markets, causing only diesel to increase slightly. Petrol prices remain influenced by regional pricing norms.
- 5. How does Qatar’s pricing compare regionally?
Diesel at QAR 2.05/L remains aligned with GCC rates. Petrol is mid-range: Kuwait and UAE rates vary around QAR 1.60–2.10/L.
