Last updated: 13 November 2026 · Prices for November 2026
Petrol in Saudi Arabia costs SAR 2.18 per litre for 91 octane and SAR 2.33 for 95 octane in November 2026. Petrol 98 costs SAR 5.09, diesel SAR 1.79 and kerosene SAR 1.75 per litre. These are the prices Saudi Aramco publishes for the month, and we update this page every month when the new list comes out.
Two of the five prices on the pump have not moved since July 2021. That is not luck and not the oil market: it is a royal directive that caps them, and it explains why the one grade outside the cap costs more than double.
TL;DR
- 91 octane: SAR 2.18 per litre, capped since 10 July 2021.
- 95 octane: SAR 2.33 per litre, capped since 10 July 2021.
- 98 octane: SAR 5.09 per litre. It is not covered by the 2021 cap and Aramco reviews it periodically.
- Diesel: SAR 1.79 per litre, up from SAR 1.66 on 1 January 2026.
- A 60-litre tank of 91 costs about SAR 131, of 95 about SAR 140.
- The source is Aramco, not social media. Screenshots of "new prices" circulate every month; check the official list first.
Fuel prices in Saudi Arabia this month
Saudi Aramco lists the retail price of each fuel per litre for the current month. For November 2026 the list reads:
| Fuel | SAR per litre | Status in 2026 | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 91 | 2.18 | Unchanged, capped since July 2021 | Most everyday cars |
| Petrol 95 | 2.33 | Unchanged, capped since July 2021 | Cars whose maker specifies 95 |
| Petrol 98 | 5.09 | Reviewed periodically by Aramco | High-performance and sports engines |
| Diesel | 1.79 | Raised from 1.66 on 1 January 2026 | Trucks, many pickups, generators |
| Kerosene | 1.75 | Listed by Aramco | Heating and some equipment |
All grades of petrol sold in the Kingdom are unleaded. Aramco also adds different dyes to each fuel so that the grades can be told apart at the pump.
Why 91 and 95 have not changed since 2021
On 10 July 2021 a royal directive fixed the June 2021 prices as the maximum local price for petrol: SAR 2.18 for 91 and SAR 2.33 for 95. The directive also said the state carries any increase above that ceiling, which is why these two prices have stayed the same through every swing in oil prices since.
The practical meaning for a driver is simple: as long as the ceiling stands, 91 and 95 will not go up, whatever you read about global crude. If a post claims otherwise, check Aramco's list before you believe it.
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Calculate My Plate's ValuePetrol 98: the price that moves
The 2021 ceiling names 91 and 95 only. Petrol 98 sits outside it, Aramco reviews its price periodically, and it has changed several times. At SAR 5.09 a litre it costs more than twice as much as 95.
Aramco itself describes 98 as an additional option for high-performance and sports engines, and says 91 and 95 suit all vehicles. If you are unsure, the fuel-filler flap or the owner's manual tells you what the engine was built for. We go through that decision, and the myths around it, in our guide to choosing between 91 and 95 octane.
Diesel: SAR 1.79 since January 2026
Aramco raised diesel from SAR 1.66 to SAR 1.79 per litre with effect from 1 January 2026, an increase of about 7.8%. Petrol 91 and 95 stayed where they were.
The change matters most to owners of trucks, generators and diesel pickups. Diesel is still cheaper per litre than petrol 91, and a diesel engine usually burns fewer litres for the same distance. If you are weighing petrol against diesel for a work vehicle, our guide to buying a pickup truck in Saudi Arabia covers the running costs side by side.
What a tank and a month of driving cost
Prices per litre are easier to judge as real amounts. The table uses a 60-litre tank and a typical month of 1,500 km at 8 litres per 100 km, which is 120 litres.
| Fuel | Full 60 L tank | Month (120 L) | Year (1,440 L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 91 | SAR 130.80 | SAR 261.60 | SAR 3,139 |
| Petrol 95 | SAR 139.80 | SAR 279.60 | SAR 3,355 |
| Petrol 98 | SAR 305.40 | SAR 610.80 | SAR 7,330 |
| Diesel | SAR 107.40 | SAR 214.80 | SAR 2,578 |
Two things stand out. Putting 95 in a car built for 91 costs about SAR 216 a year at this mileage and buys nothing. Putting 98 in the same car costs over SAR 4,000 a year more. Fuel is only one line of the budget, though: insurance, registration, inspection and depreciation usually weigh more, as our breakdown of the full cost of owning a car in Saudi Arabia shows.
When prices change and where to check
Aramco publishes the current month's prices on its retail fuels page, and that page is the reference. We check it at the start of every month and update the figures here, including the month in the title.
- 91 and 95 stay at the 2021 ceiling as long as the directive stands.
- 98 is the grade most likely to change from one month to the next.
- Diesel last changed at the start of 2026.
- Screenshots on social media are often last year's list or another country's. If a price is not on Aramco's page, it is not the price.
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Conclusion
For most drivers in the Kingdom, the number that matters is SAR 2.18, and it has not moved since 2021 because a royal directive keeps it there. The prices that do move are 98 and diesel, and only one of them matters to an ordinary car. Fill with what the engine was built for, ignore last year's screenshots, and check back here at the start of each month.
Reviewed by Khalid Al-Rashid, Saudi License Plate Expert. Fuel prices are set by Saudi Aramco and can change at the start of any month. Confirm the current price on Aramco's website before relying on it.
Sources: Saudi Aramco, retail fuel prices; Saudi Press Agency, 10 July 2021; Okaz, 1 January 2026.