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2026-04-05 13:59:32
[Even the oil-producing UAE is not immune to the impact of high oil prices; logistics transmission pushes up supermarket fruit and vegetable prices] ⑴ Due to the Middle East conflict, global energy prices have risen sharply. Although the UAE is an oil-producing country, its domestic oil prices have also increased in tandem with international markets, meaning oil-producing countries cannot escape the impact. ⑵ As a typical desert country, the UAE is highly dependent on imports for daily necessities. A large amount of food, daily necessities, and industrial products enter the local market mainly through sea or air transport, and the rise in energy costs is quickly transmitted through logistics. ⑶ Since April, diesel and gasoline prices in the UAE have increased by more than 70% and 30% respectively compared to the previous month. Diesel, as a core energy source for logistics, has a "magnifying effect" on supply chain costs due to price fluctuations, with a particularly significant impact on the prices of end products. ⑷ In Dubai, community supermarkets have ample supplies of various goods, but prices fluctuate significantly. Onions, chili peppers, watermelons, and other fruits and vegetables have all seen substantial price increases, and the prices of some leafy green vegetables have also increased to varying degrees. ⑸ A store clerk stated that recent purchase prices have been rising, especially for imported fruits, vegetables, and daily necessities. The UAE's experience reveals a paradox: countries that possess oil do not necessarily have access to cheap diesel and vegetables.
