The UAE has announced higher fuel prices for May 2026, with Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 all increasing. The new rates take effect May 1 and are linked to higher global oil prices along with distribution costs. As a result, motorists can expect to pay more when refuelling across vehicle types.
The Union Cabinet has extended the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III timeline to March 2028 for plain areas and March 2029 for mountainous regions. The revised outlay is set at Rs 83,977 crore, with the government citing improved market access and lower transport costs as key drivers to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic activity.
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