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Cabinet Resolution · Dubai

Executive Council Resolution No. (85) of 2025

Regulating Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate of Dubai

Issued 18 November 2025 · In Force

We, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council,

After perusal of:

  • Federal Law No. (14) of 2017 Concerning Dealing in Petroleum Products and its Implementing Bylaw;
  • Federal Law by Decree No. (17) of 2019 Concerning Arms, Munitions, Explosives, Military Equipment, and Hazardous Materials, and its Implementing Bylaw;
  • Ministerial Resolution No. (61) of 2020 Concerning the Standard Regulatory Procedures for Dealing in Petroleum Products;
  • Law No. (18) of 2009 Establishing the Department of Petroleum Affairs;
  • Law No. (19) of 2009 Establishing the Supreme Council of Energy;
  • Law No. (13) of 2011 Regulating the Conduct of Economic Activities in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
  • Law No. (23) of 2015 Concerning Disposition of Impounded Vehicles in the Emirate of Dubai;
  • Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
  • Law No. (5) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre;
  • Law No. (16) of 2023 Concerning Urban Planning in the Emirate of Dubai;
  • Decree No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;
  • Decree No. (8) of 2020 Designating the Competent Authority in the Emirate of Dubai for Purposes of Implementing Federal Law No. (14) of 2017 Concerning Dealing in Petroleum Products;
  • Executive Council Resolution No. (16) of 2019 Forming the Committee for Regulating Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate of Dubai;
  • Executive Council Resolution No. (47) of 2017 Regulating the Activities of Transportation by, and Rental of, Vehicles in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments; and
  • The legislation establishing and regulating Free Zones in the Emirate of Dubai,

Do hereby issue this Resolution.

Definitions

Article (1)

The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:

UAE: The United Arab Emirates.

Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai.

Law: Federal Law No. (14) of 2017 Concerning Dealing in Petroleum Products.

Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai.

SCE: The Supreme Council of Energy.

Chairman: The chairman of the SCE.

Secretary General: The Secretary General of the SCE.

Committee: The Committee for Regulating Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate of Dubai, formed pursuant to the above-mentioned Executive Council Resolution No. (16) of 2019.

Licensing Authority: Any Government Entity legally authorised to issue commercial licences in the Emirate.

Concerned Entity: This includes the Dubai Police, the Roads and Transport Authority, the Dubai Municipality, the Directorate General of Civil Defence in Dubai, the Dubai Maritime Authority, and any other federal or local government entity legally responsible for any matters related to Dealing in Petroleum Products.

Dealing in Petroleum Products: Bringing Petroleum Products into the Emirate or manufacturing, storing, filling, transporting, marketing, distributing, offering for sale, selling, purchasing, or supplying them to others.

Activity: The activity of Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate.

Permit: A document issued by the SCE authorising an Establishment to conduct the Activity in the Emirate, in accordance with the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof.

Establishment: A company or sole proprietorship authorised to conduct the Activity in the Emirate, in accordance with the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof.

Petroleum Products: These include Hydrocarbon Gas and Petroleum Derivatives, but do not include crude oil.

Petroleum Derivatives: These include the products extracted from crude oil, including but not limited to, benzene (gasoline), kerosene, gas oil (diesel), fuel oil, base oils, manufactured lubricating oils of all types, such as engine oils, jet fuel, industrial oils and greases, tar (bitumen), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and its derivatives, as well as biofuels.

Person: A natural or legal person.

Scope of Application

Article (2)

a. The provisions of this Resolution apply to all Persons conducting the Activity in the Emirate, including in Special Development Zones and in Free Zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.

b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article, the provisions of this Resolution relating to obtaining Permits do not apply to the companies exempted from compliance with the Law pursuant to a Cabinet resolution.

Objectives of the Resolution

Article (3)

This Resolution aims to:

  1. contribute to the achievement of the Emirate's vision for enhancing economic and environmental security;

  2. regulate the conduct of the Activity in the Emirate in accordance with the relevant international best practices;

  3. contribute to curbing Illicit Trading in Petroleum Products in the Emirate and addressing the adverse effects arising therefrom; and

  4. protect lives and property, and safeguard public health and safety in the Emirate.

Functions of the SCE

Article (4)

For the purposes of this Resolution, the SCE will oversee Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate. For this purpose, the SCE will have the duties and powers to:

  1. prescribe the rules and procedures related to competition and economic concentration for the activities associated with Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate, based on studies concerning the needs of the local market; and submit the same to the Concerned Entities for approval in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate;

  2. approve any additional procedures, requirements, and technical standards that must be met for conducting the Activity in the Emirate, in accordance with international best practices adopted in this respect;

  3. issue, renew, and vary the details of Permits, based on the Committee's recommendations and in accordance with the conditions, procedures, and requirements set out in the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof;

  4. approve any additional requirements, conditions, and technical standards for Petroleum Products storage facilities; and for the storage, manufacturing, filling, use, and means of transport of Petroleum Products, in accordance with the health, environmental, and public safety requirements prescribed by the Concerned Entities;

  5. determine, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the number and locations for the establishment of permanent or temporary retail fuel stations, in accordance with clear standards and requirements aligned with the Dubai Urban Master Plan;

  6. approve, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the technical standards and requirements that must be met by the Vehicles used for the transport and distribution of Petroleum Products, and by the depot areas in which they are housed;

  7. approve the standards and requirements for the filling of domestic gas cylinders, and the conditions for their requalification, including the technical standards applicable to the safety valves and seals fitted to such cylinders;

  8. determine, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the geographical areas and locations within the Emirate where Dealing in Petroleum Products is prohibited;

  9. consider and review existing, and propose new, legislation related to the regulation of Dealing in Petroleum Products; and submit the same to the competent entities in the Emirate to take the appropriate action in respect thereof;

  10. regulate, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the retail sale of fuel by Vehicles in accordance with clear standards and requirements that meet the Emirate's needs and protect the environment, and public health and safety;

  11. receive reports filed in relation to violations of any of the requirements for Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate; and investigate those reports and take the necessary action in respect thereof in coordination with the Concerned Entities;

  12. raise awareness of the safe use of Petroleum Products, in coordination with the Concerned Entities;

  13. monitor and inspect Establishments to verify their compliance with the terms of their Permits and with the provisions of the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. This includes verifying the fulfilment of the conditions and requirements related to the sites and facilities of these Establishments, their transport Vehicles, and the storage facilities used for Dealing in Petroleum Products; and verifying their conformity with security, safety, and environmental standards, in coordination with the Concerned Entities;

  14. issue periodic lists of the Establishments authorised to deal in Petroleum Products within the Emirate, amend these lists where required, and publish them on the SCE's website;

  15. enter into partnerships with the Concerned Entities within and outside of the Emirate to benefit from the best practices adopted in the field of Dealing in Petroleum Products, with a view to ensuring the achievement of the objectives of this Resolution;

  16. form committees and work teams specialised in the field of Dealing in Petroleum Products, in cooperation with the Concerned Entities; and

  17. exercise any other duties or powers required for the implementation of the Law and the achievement of the objectives of this Resolution, as assigned to it by the Chairman of the Executive Council.

Functions of the Committee

Article (5)

For the purposes of this Resolution, the Committee will have the duties and powers to:

  1. consider the Permit applications referred to it by the SCE, verify that these applications meet the requirements applicable in this respect, and make the relevant recommendations to the SCE as it deems appropriate;

  2. verify the fulfilment of the approved security, safety, and environmental requirements at the sites and facilities of Establishments, as well as by the means used for the transport, manufacture, and storage of Petroleum Products;

  3. propose, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, any additional requirements, conditions, and technical standards that must be met for the conduct of the Activity; and submit the same to the SCE for approval;

  4. propose any additional requirements, conditions, and technical standards for sites used for keeping Petroleum Products, their storage, manufacture, and filling, and for means of transport thereof; and submit the same to the SCE for approval;

  5. propose, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the standards and requirements that must be met at the depots for Vehicles used in Dealing in Petroleum Products; and submit the same to the SCE for approval;

  6. propose the standards and requirements for the filling of domestic gas cylinders and the conditions for their requalification, as well as the technical standards for the safety valves and seals fitted to these cylinders; and submit the same to the SCE for approval;

  7. propose the standards required for determining the number and locations for establishing permanent and temporary retail fuel stations, and submit the same to the SCE for approval;

  8. form technical sub-committees and work teams from amongst its members or other persons to conduct site visits to Establishments and verify their compliance with the conditions and requirements for obtaining Permits; and

  9. exercise any other duties or powers assigned to it under the Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; or assigned to it by the SCE.

Conducting the Activity

Article (6)

a. No Person may conduct the Activity in the Emirate unless he is licensed by the Licensing Authority and holds the relevant Permit.

b. No Person may engage in Dealing in any Petroleum Products in the Emirate unless the source of those products has been identified, proof is provided that they have been obtained from a company approved by the SCE, and that they meet the conditions and requirements set out in the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof.

Types of Permits

Article (7)

a. Types of Permits related to conducting the Activity are as follows:

  1. Permit for the import of Petroleum Products from outside the UAE;

  2. Permit for the distribution of Petroleum Products;

  3. Permit for the transport of Petroleum Products within the Emirate;

  4. Permit for the sale and purchase of Petroleum Products;

  5. Permit for the manufacture of Petroleum Products;

  6. Permit for the marketing of Petroleum Products;

  7. Permit for the storage of Petroleum Products;

  8. Permit for the transport of Petroleum Products between the emirates of the UAE; and

  9. any other type of Permits approved by the SCE.

b. The provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article will not prejudice the functions of the Concerned Entities to authorise the transport, export, or import of Petroleum Products to and from the UAE, nor their functions relating to the regulation of the transport or supply of Petroleum Products to maritime vessels within the waters of the Emirate.

Requirements and Procedures for Obtaining Permits

Article (8)

The conditions, procedures, and requirements set out in the above-mentioned Ministerial Resolution No. (61) of 2020 and in this Resolution, together with any other conditions, procedures, or requirements prescribed by the relevant resolution of the Chairman, apply to the issuance of the Permits referred to in Article (7) of this Resolution.

Transport of Petroleum Products within the UAE

Article (9)

a. No Person may transport Petroleum Products into the Emirate from any other emirate of the UAE for the purpose of Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate without first obtaining the relevant Permit from the SCE and complying with the conditions set out in the above-mentioned Ministerial Resolution No. (61) of 2020 for issuing such a Permit.

b. The provisions referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article do not apply where Petroleum Products are brought into the Emirate for the purpose of exporting or re-exporting them outside of the UAE through the Emirate's ports.

Establishment of Retail Fuel Stations

Article (10)

a. No Person may establish a retail fuel station in the Emirate without first obtaining the relevant approval of the SCE.

b. Requests for obtaining the SCE's approval to establish a retail fuel station must be submitted through one of the national petroleum companies in the UAE, or any company owned by, or affiliated to, any of them.

c. In issuing the SCE's approval to establish a retail fuel station, the following must be taken into consideration:

  1. the requirements and needs of the local market for Petroleum Products, as evidenced by relevant studies prepared by the SCE;

  2. the Planning Requirements and planning rules approved by the Dubai Municipality and the authorities supervising Special Development Zones and Free Zones, as applicable;

  3. the road traffic requirements and rules approved by the Concerned Entities in the Emirate;

  4. the payment of the applicable fees approved by the SCE; and

  5. any other requirements or conditions determined under the relevant resolution of the Chairman.

d. Where the retail fuel station is not established within one (1) year from the date on which the approval is issued, and no excuse acceptable to the SCE is provided, the approval will be deemed cancelled.

Import of Petroleum Products

Article (11)

a. For the purpose of obtaining a Permit to import Petroleum Products, the controls and procedures adopted by the Permanent Committee for the Classification of Hazardous Materials, affiliated to the Weapons and Hazardous Materials Office of the Supreme Council for National Security, must be observed.

b. The SCE may authorise the import of Petroleum Products that do not conform to the applicable specifications, if they are among the raw materials used in the manufacturing or blending of Petroleum Products. Such an authorisation will be issued in accordance with the conditions and controls specified in the relevant resolution of the Chairman.

Validity of Permits

Article (12)

a. A Permit will be valid for a period of one (1) year, renewable for the same period. An application for renewal of a Permit must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to its expiry date. The application will be considered and determined in accordance with the conditions and procedures stipulated in the relevant resolution issued by the Chairman.

b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article, the following will apply:

  1. The validity period of a Permit may exceed one (1) year, provided that such period corresponds to the validity period of the Establishment's commercial licence, and that the prescribed annual Permit fees are paid for each year.

  2. The validity period of a Permit for transporting Petroleum Products between the emirates of the UAE must correspond to the term of the transport contract concluded with the Establishment authorised to conduct the Activity, provided that the validity of the Permit is not less than three (3) months.

Obligations of Establishments

Article (13)

An Establishment must:

  1. comply with the legislation in force in the Emirate;

  2. comply with the terms of its Permit and refrain from engaging in any activity other than the Activity authorised by the Permit;

  3. be registered in the Register of Establishments Dealing in Petroleum Products maintained by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure;

  4. refrain from Dealing in any Petroleum Products obtained from a source not authorised or approved by the SCE;

  5. refrain from Dealing in Petroleum Products that do not comply with the specifications and technical standards approved by the SCE and the Concerned Entities, unless such products are imported for the purposes of manufacturing or blending Petroleum Products;

  6. display the prices of Petroleum Products in a clear and legible manner, in accordance with the prices set by the Concerned Entities;

  7. comply with the technical standards and requirements for Dealing in Petroleum Products, in accordance with the public safety and security requirements applicable in the Emirate;

  8. comply with the technical standards and requirements applicable to Petroleum Products storage facilities, and to the storage, manufacture, and means of transport of Petroleum Products, in accordance with the security and public safety requirements applicable in the Emirate;

  9. comply with the technical standards and requirements for the construction of retail fuel stations and for the safe use of fuel at these stations, in accordance with the security and public safety requirements approved by the Concerned Entities;

  10. not vary any of the details of its Permit without first obtaining the relevant approval of the SCE;

  11. provide any documents, information, or reports requested by the SCE;

  12. cooperate with SCE employees and authorised representatives; and enable them to perform their duties;

  13. notify the SCE of any incident arising from the conduct of its Activity within twenty-four (24) hours of its occurrence, in accordance with the guidelines and instructions approved by the Concerned Entities;

  14. retain, for at least five (5) years, the books, records, and invoices proving the sources of the Petroleum Products dealt in; and

  15. comply with any other obligations stipulated in the Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; or determined by the relevant resolution of the Chairman.

Fees

Article (14)

In return for issuing Permits and providing the services specified in Schedule (1) attached hereto, the SCE will charge the fees indicated opposite each of these Permits and services.

Violations and Administrative Penalties

Article (15)

a. Without prejudice to any stricter penalty provided for in any other resolution, a Person who commits any of the violations set out in Schedule (2) attached to this Resolution will be punished by the fine indicated opposite that violation.

b. Upon repetition of the same violation within one (1) year from the date of the previous violation, the amount of the fine prescribed in Schedule (2) attached to this Resolution will be doubled. A doubled fine must not exceed one million dirhams (AED 1,000,000.00).

c. In addition to the penalty of a fine prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Article, the SCE may take one or more of the following measures against the violator:

  1. revocation of the Permit;

  2. temporary closure of the Establishment for no more than six (6) months;

  3. revocation of the commercial licence issued to the Establishment;

  4. seizure, destruction, or re-export of any Petroleum Products that do not conform to the conditions and requirements for dealing in these products; and/or

  5. impounding the Vehicles proven to be in violation of the provisions of this Resolution or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and disposing of these Vehicles in accordance with the above-mentioned Law No. (23) of 2015.

Remedy of Violations

Article (16)

In addition to the penalties, fines, and measures prescribed in the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof, a violator must remedy the violation, redress any resulting damage, and restore the situation to its original state at his own expense, within the deadline specified by the SCE. If the violator fails to do so within that deadline, the SCE may, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, remedy the damage resulting from the violation and restore the situation to its original state, and claim all the incurred costs from the violator, in addition to twenty-five percent (25%) of these costs as administrative fees. The SCE's assessment of these costs will be final.

Law Enforcement

Article (17)

The SCE employees nominated pursuant to a resolution of the Secretary General will have the capacity of law enforcement officers to record the acts committed in breach of the provisions of this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose, they may issue the necessary violation reports; and, where necessary, seek the assistance of police personnel.

Payment of Fees and Fines

Article (18)

The fees and fines collected pursuant to this Resolution will be paid to the Public Treasury Account of the Government of Dubai.

Grievances

Article (19)

Any affected party may submit a written grievance to the Secretary General against the decisions, procedures, and measures taken against him under this Resolution within thirty (30) days of being notified of the contested decision, procedure, or measure. The grievance will be determined, within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, by a committee formed by the Secretary General for this purpose, and the decision on the grievance will be final.

Cooperation with the SCE

Article (20)

All Government Entities and non-government entities in the Emirate must fully cooperate with the SCE to enable it to perform its functions under the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. These entities must, upon request, provide the SCE with all forms of support.

Non-liability

Article (21)

a. Neither the SCE nor the Concerned Entities will be held liable towards any third party for any damage arising from an Establishment's failure to comply with the conditions and requirements for Dealing in Petroleum Products.

b. Neither the SCE nor the Concerned Entities will be held liable towards an Establishment for enforcing any of the punitive measures or procedures stipulated in this Resolution or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, where the Establishment fails to comply with the conditions, procedures, and requirements for Dealing in Petroleum Products.

Outsourcing

Article (22)

The SCE may, in accordance with the legislation in force, outsource any of its duties and powers under this Resolution to any public or private entity pursuant to an agreement concluded for this purpose. This agreement will provide for the rights and obligations of both parties.

Compliance with this Resolution

Article (23)

All Persons conducting the Activity in the Emirate as at the effective date of this Resolution must comply with the provisions hereof within a period not exceeding one (1) year from that effective date. The Chairman may, where required, extend this grace period once for the same period.

Issuing Implementing Resolutions

Article (24)

The Chairman will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of this Resolution. These resolutions will be published in the Official Gazette.

Repeals

Article (25)

Any provision in any other resolution will be repealed to the extent that it contradicts this Resolution.

Publication and Commencement

Article (26)

This Resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Chairman of the Executive Council

Issued in Dubai on 18 November 2025 Corresponding to 27 Jumada al-Ula 1447 A.H.

Schedule (1) — Fees for Dealing in Petroleum Products

¹ Every effort has been made to produce an accurate English version of this document. However, the Arabic text remains the authoritative version.

Source: dlp.dubai.gov.ae

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