Sinopec hikes fuel prices, marking Singapore's fifth increase in 7 days


PUBLISHED ONSeptember 21, 2026 3:00 AMBYSean LerFuel prices in Singapore have been climbing steadily over the past week, with Chinese state-owned Sinopec capping off the week with a fifth day of increments on Sunday (Sept 20).
Its latest round of adjustments come a day after SPC raised its prices on Saturday.
Sinopec's Sunday increment is also its second round of price hikes last week, following an earlier 8-cent increase across its fuel offerings on Sept 15.
The latest 12-cent increment — also across its petrol and diesel fuel types — posted on Sunday brings its total increment over the past week to 20-cent per litre.
Following the latest round of price increase, the price of the more popular 95-octane petrol now ranges from $3.48 at SPC to $3.49 at Caltex, Esso, Shell and Sinopec.
Meanwhile, Union Gas-owned Cnergy and SMART Energy have kept their 95-octane prices at $2.54 per litre and $2.62 per litre respectively.
| Company / Fuel | 92-octane | 95-octane | 98-octane | Premium | Diesel |
| Caltex | $3.46 | $3.49 | Not available | $4.19 | $4.07 |
| Esso | $3.46 | $3.49 | $4.01 | Not available | $4.07 |
| Shell | Not available | $3.49 | $4.01 | $4.23 | $4.07 |
| Sinopec* | Not available | $3.49* | $4.00* | $4.13* | $4.01* |
| SPC | $3.36 | $3.48 | $4.00 | Not available | $3.97 |
| Cnergy | Not available | $2.54 | $2.80 | Not available | $3.00 |
| Smart Energy | Not available | $2.62 | $2.99 | Not available | $2.69 |
Prices are correct as at 10am on Sept 21. All prices are before discounts. *Indicates change to posted price(s) made on Sept 20. | |||||
Oil prices fell on Monday morning as investors eyed a recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthis that have escalated tension in the Middle East while the US and Iran remain in a stalemate.
Brent crude futures dropped 81 cents, or 0.78 per cent, to US$103.06 (S$131) a barrel at 8.31am (Singapore time) after settling down 0.91 per cent on Friday.
US West Texas Intermediate crude was at US$99.41 a barrel, down 89 cents, or 0.89 per cent, following a 1.58 per cent loss in the previous session.
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