UAE drivers weigh fuel savings against border trip costs
Oman has limited fuel purchases near its border with the UAE to manage demand at petrol stations.
At a glance
- Oman limited fuel purchases to 30 litres per transaction at border-area petrol stations
- The restriction aims to manage demand and maintain fuel availability for consumers
- Potential savings of Dh60-Dh61 for petrol or Dh70 for diesel must be weighed against travel expenses
- The measure applies only to stations within 50 kilometres of border crossings
Oman's National Subsidy Committee introduced a temporary 30-litre limit on fuel purchases at petrol stations within 50 kilometres of border crossings to ensure supplies remain available to consumers. The measure applies only to stations in designated border areas.
Based on October prices, UAE motorists could save approximately Dh60 to Dh61 on a 30-litre purchase of petrol, or Dh70 for diesel, before accounting for travel costs. Whether the savings justify the journey depends on the distance travelled and whether drivers are already planning a trip to Oman.
Why it matters
Fuel price differences between neighbouring countries often prompt cross-border shopping, which can strain supplies in border regions.
Original reporting
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