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The latest petrol price updates for September 2025 reveal a mix of modest increases and decreases across different regions, driven largely by changes in global oil prices, domestic market factors, and regulatory decisions[1][3][7].

Middle East – UAE: The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee announced slight increases for petrol and a notable drop for diesel:

  • Super 98 petrol: AED 2.70 per litre (up by 1 fils from August)
  • Special 95 petrol: AED 2.58 per litre (up by 1 fils)
  • E-Plus 91 petrol: AED 2.51 per litre (up by 1 fils)
  • Diesel: AED 2.66 per litre (down by 12 fils)

This slight adjustment aligns with the UAE’s deregulated monthly fuel pricing, directly tied to international market trends[1].

Africa – Zambia: Petrol prices experienced a more pronounced jump in Zambia for September 2025:

  • Petrol: K29.18 per litre (up from K28.00 in August)
  • Diesel: K25.05 per litre (up from K23.13)
  • Kerosene: K23.64 per litre (up from K21.98)
  • Jet A-1: K25.83 per litre (up from K23.94)

The increase, exceeding 4% for petrol, contrasts with a minor decline in international oil prices, as local premiums and other input costs outweighed the global trend[3].

Africa – South Africa: South African motorists can expect a slight decline in fuel prices for September, according to preliminary data:

  • 95 petrol: Down by 4 cents per litre
  • 93 petrol: Down by 12 cents per litre
  • Diesel: Down by 55 cents per litre
  • Paraffin: Down by 37 cents per litre

These modest reductions are mainly attributed to a more favorable rand-dollar exchange rate and relatively stable global oil prices[5].

United States: The US national average for regular unleaded gasoline stands at $3.85 per gallon, while diesel averages $4.25 per gallon. California remains the highest, with regular unleaded at $5.45 and diesel at $5.85 per gallon. The nationwide figures show a modest increase from August, linked to higher crude prices and seasonal demand[7].

Global Trends: Brent crude oil prices are forecast to decline in the coming months due to increased oil inventory builds following OPEC+ production decisions. Average Brent prices are expected to drop from $71 per barrel in July to about $58 in Q4 2025 and further to $51 in 2026, suggesting potential further easing in pump prices if trends hold[2][4].

Fuel prices globally remain volatile, influenced by OPEC+ actions, geopolitical events, exchange rates, and specific national regulations[6].

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