UAE petrol prices jump over 16% in October

Taking the Metro to work, asking for fewer office days and planning client visits around public transport are some of the changes UAE residents are considering as petrol prices rise by more than 16 per cent in October.

Some motorists are preparing to increase their fuel budgets, while others are looking for ways to reduce their driving. For residents who use a car lift, a change in the monthly fare also means setting aside more for the journey to work.

Alwin Pinto, who lives in Al Qusais and works in JLT, plans to leave his car at home and take the Dubai Metro to his office. He said that he spends around Dh700 to Dh800 a month on petrol. A regular-class, all-zone Nol pass costs Dh350 for 30 days.

For Shabbir Ahmed, who lives in Horizon Towers in Ajman, the plan is to discuss working from home for part of the week. Ahmed works in administration at a used car outlet and said that his monthly petrol spending is already over Dh1,200. He plans to speak to his employer about making fewer office journeys and working from home on some days.