UAE petrol prices to go up in May

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Motorists in the UAE will continue to pay more for petrol in May, while the price of diesel will fall by two fils a litre.

Super 98 petrol will cost AED 3.34 a litre, compared to AED 3.15 in April. 

Special 95 petrol will cost AED 3.22 per litre, up from AED 3.03, while E-Plus 91 petrol will be charged at AED 3.15 a litre, compared to AED 2.96 a litre.

Diesel will see a drop, costing AED 3.07 a litre down from AED 3.09.

Making the announcement, the UAE fuel price committee said the new rates will apply from May 1.

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