Kuwait Sets Fixed Gasoline Prices for 3 Months

Kuwait’s Subsidies Committee has decided to keep domestic fuel prices unchanged for the first quarter of 2026, maintaining current rates for gasoline, diesel and kerosene from January 1 to March 31, 2026. This move aims to ensure price stability for consumers as the state continues periodic reviews of its fuel subsidy policies. 

Under the committee’s ruling, petrol prices will remain at the following levels:

• Ultra 98-octane: 200 fils per liter

• Premium 91-octane: 85 fils per liter

• Super (Special) 95-octane: 105 fils per liter

Meanwhile, diesel and kerosene will continue to be priced at 115 fils per liter throughout the three months. 

The pricing decision comes as part of Kuwait’s structured approach to managing fuel subsidies, which are reviewed periodically to balance consumer affordability with broader economic and fiscal goals. Despite global shifts toward market-linked fuel pricing in many Gulf countries, including mechanisms that allow retail fuel prices to fluctuate with global crude oil movements, Kuwait has opted for stability in the short term. 

Across the region, fuel pricing strategies vary, with some Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states adjusting prices monthly based on global market conditions, while others maintain fixed prices for longer periods to support domestic consumption. 

Kuwait’s latest pricing announcement is expected to benefit motorists and transport operators by shielding them from sudden increases in fuel costs at a time when international oil markets remain volatile. It also reflects ongoing government efforts to manage subsidy expenditures without abrupt changes that could impact everyday expenses for citizens and residents. 

Fuel market watchers and drivers alike will now look ahead to the end of March 2026, when the Subsidies Committee will meet again to reassess prices for the subsequent quarter based on economic and market conditions.