DUBAI, April 30 -- The United Arab Emirates has increased petrol prices by nearly 8% for May while keeping diesel rates unchanged, according to the UAE Fuel Price Committee. The revised prices will take effect from May 1 and reflect rising global crude oil costs as well as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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Under the new pricing structure, Super 98 petrol has been set at 3.66 dirhams per litre (approximately Rs278), up from 3.39 dirhams in April. Special 95 petrol will now cost 3.55 dirhams per litre, compared to 3.28 dirhams previously. Similarly, E-Plus 91 has been increased to 3.48 dirhams per litre from 3.20 dirhams.

Despite the increase in petrol prices, di...