Special 95 vs Super 98 vs E-Plus 91
This special 95 vs super 98 guide explains the grades in plain language. It does not say that one grade saves fuel or performs better than another. Check your car's manual.
What the grades mean
Super 98 has an octane rating of 98, Special 95 has 95, and E-Plus 91 has 91. Octane is a measure of how a fuel resists knocking in an engine. It is not a measure of quality in general, and a higher number is not automatically better for every car.
How to choose
Open your car manual and find the minimum octane it requires. Use a grade at or above that minimum, as the manual directs. If the manual names one grade, use that grade. If you are unsure, ask your dealer or manufacturer rather than guessing from price alone.
Price gap from the latest data
At the latest prices in our data (August 2026):
- Super 98: 4.16 AED per litre
- Special 95: 4.04 AED per litre
- E-Plus 91: 3.97 AED per litre
- Super 98 minus Special 95: 0.12 AED per litre
- Super 98 minus E-Plus 91: 0.19 AED per litre
- Special 95 minus E-Plus 91: 0.07 AED per litre
To see what that gap means for your driving, use the grade cost comparison tool with your monthly litres or distance.
How UAE fuel prices are decided explains where these prices come from.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM) / UAE Fuel Price Committee (Official UAE Fuel Price Committee announcement for November 2026). Prices apply uniformly across ADNOC, ENOC, EPPCO, and Emarat stations in all seven emirates.