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Petrol Price in Saudi Arabia Today (2026)
Official Saudi Aramco prices for Gasoline 91, 95, 98 and diesel, converted to Pakistani rupees, with how the price cap works, what a full tank costs and how Saudi Arabia compares with Pakistan.
⛽ Saudi Aramco pump prices · September 2026 · per litre
Gasoline 91 · green pump
SAR 2.18
≈ Rs 162 · unchanged (capped)
Gasoline 95 · red pump
SAR 2.33
≈ Rs 173 · unchanged (capped)
Gasoline 98 · performance
SAR 4.64
≈ Rs 344 · ▲ SAR 0.13 from 4.51
Diesel
SAR 1.79
≈ Rs 133 · set yearly in January
Source: Saudi Aramco monthly price announcement, effective 11 September 2026. Rupee values at about Rs 74.1 per riyal (Rs 278 per US dollar).
Capped since July 2021
A July 2021 royal directive froze Gasoline 91 at SAR 2.18 and 95 at SAR 2.33. The state pays any difference.
Reviewed every month
Aramco announces petrol prices on the 10th of each month; new rates apply from the 11th.
One price nationwide
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam or a desert highway: every station charges the same national price.
Saudi Petrol Price in Pakistani Rupees
If you are budgeting in rupees or comparing with home, here is what each Saudi fuel costs per litre at today’s exchange rate:
| Fuel | SAR / litre | ≈ PKR / litre | Change vs August |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● Gasoline 91 | 2.18 | Rs 162 | No change |
| ● Gasoline 95 | 2.33 | Rs 173 | No change |
| ● Gasoline 98 | 4.64 | Rs 344 | +0.13 (+2.9%) |
| ● Diesel | 1.79 | Rs 133 | No change |
How Saudi Aramco Sets Fuel Prices
Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company, reviews petrol prices every month. Since July 2021, however, Gasoline 91 and 95 have been held under a government ceiling. When global prices would push them higher, the state absorbs the difference, which is why these two prices have not moved for more than five years.
Diesel follows a different path. It is reviewed once a year in January under a gradual, cost-reflective reform, so it tends to rise a little each year. Gasoline 98 is the only grade that moves with the market month to month.
Key price changes
| Jul 2021 | Royal directive caps 91 at SAR 2.18 and 95 at SAR 2.33. July’s market prices (2.28 and 2.44) are never charged. |
| Jan 2026 | Gasoline 98 launched at SAR 4.51. Diesel rises from SAR 1.66 to 1.79 in its annual review. |
| Sep 2026 | Gasoline 98 rises to SAR 4.64. 91, 95 and diesel unchanged. |
Green, Red or 98: Which Fuel Should You Use?
Saudi pumps are colour-coded, so you can tell the grades apart at a glance:
- Green pump, Gasoline 91: the right choice for most everyday cars, taxis and pickups.
- Red pump, Gasoline 95: for newer, turbocharged or European-spec cars that specify 95 octane.
- Gasoline 98: only for high-performance and luxury cars that require it. At twice the price of 91, using it in an ordinary car wastes money without improving performance.
Not sure? Check the sticker inside your fuel cap or the owner’s manual.
What a Full Tank Costs in Saudi Arabia
| Tank | Gasoline 91 | Gasoline 95 | Gasoline 98 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 L sedan | SAR 109 ≈ Rs 8,080 | SAR 116.50 ≈ Rs 8,630 | SAR 232 ≈ Rs 17,190 |
| 70 L SUV / pickup | SAR 152.60 ≈ Rs 11,310 | SAR 163.10 ≈ Rs 12,090 | SAR 324.80 ≈ Rs 24,070 |
Saudi Arabia vs Pakistan and the Gulf
A litre of Gasoline 91 in Saudi Arabia costs roughly Rs 162. Petrol in Pakistan is around Rs 390 and changes daily, so Pakistani drivers pay about 2.4 times more per litre. Pakistan imports most of its fuel and adds a petroleum levy, while Saudi Arabia produces its own oil and caps the price.
| Country | ≈ PKR per litre |
|---|---|
| Kuwait (91) | Rs 76 |
| Qatar (91) | Rs 153 |
| Saudi Arabia (91) | Rs 162 |
| Oman (M95) | Rs 173 |
| UAE (Special 95) | Rs 279 |
| Pakistan (petrol) | ≈ Rs 390 |
See every country side by side on our international fuel prices page, or check today’s petrol price in Pakistan.
Tips for Pakistani Drivers in Saudi Arabia
- Stick to 91 unless your car needs more. On a 50-litre tank, 95 costs about SAR 7.50 more per fill than 91, and 98 about SAR 123 more.
- Don’t wait for a price drop on 91 or 95. Both are capped, so they won’t fall with global oil prices. Only 98 moves monthly.
- Check prices after the 10th. If you drive a car that needs 98, Aramco’s monthly update on the 10th tells you next month’s cost.
- Keep your receipts if your employer reimburses fuel. Prices are identical nationwide, so receipts are easy to verify.
[Editor: add a first-hand tip or photo from a Saudi fuel station, for example from a reader or your own visit. Real experience strengthens E-E-A-T.]
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✓ How we verified this
Prices come from Saudi Aramco’s monthly announcement and were cross-checked against at least two Saudi news reports on the same date. Rupee values use the interbank rate on the update date.
Sources:
Saudi Aramco retail fuels
Saudi Press Agency, July 2021 price-cap directive
Aramco September 2026 price update
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Tahir Subhani is the founder of Petrol Price Pakistan. He tracks OGRA fuel prices, NEPRA electricity tariffs and Gulf fuel markets every month, and explains them in plain language for Pakistani readers at home and abroad.
Saudi Petrol Price FAQs
For September 2026, Gasoline 91 costs SAR 2.18 per litre, Gasoline 95 costs SAR 2.33, Gasoline 98 costs SAR 4.64 and diesel costs SAR 1.79.
At about Rs 74 per riyal, Gasoline 91 is roughly Rs 162 per litre, Gasoline 95 about Rs 173, Gasoline 98 about Rs 344 and diesel about Rs 133.
A royal directive in July 2021 capped Gasoline 91 at SAR 2.18 and 95 at SAR 2.33. Aramco still reviews prices monthly, but these two grades cannot go above the cap, and the government covers the difference.
Saudi Aramco announces petrol prices on the 10th of each month, and they take effect from the 11th. Diesel is reviewed once a year in January.
Green pumps sell Gasoline 91, used by most cars. Red pumps sell Gasoline 95, for cars that need higher octane.
Yes. Saudi Aramco sets one national price, so Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah and remote areas all pay the same rate.
Much cheaper. Gasoline 91 in Saudi Arabia is about Rs 162 per litre, while petrol in Pakistan is around Rs 390, roughly 2.4 times more.
Diesel costs SAR 1.79 per litre (about Rs 133) for 2026, up from SAR 1.66 in 2025.