Explained: Why Europeans pay more for petrol than most Arab drivers

UAE fuel prices rise above Dh4 per litre, surpass 4-year high for October 2026A driver filling his 50-litre sedan in Qatar currently pays around $29 for petrol. In Germany, filling the same size tank can cost about $132. Both countries are exposed to the same global oil market, so why is the difference so large? Fuel prices have risen across several countries as higher crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions put pressure on energy markets. But a comparison between Arab and European countries