Dubai: Is it worth driving across the Oman border just to refuel? With UAE petrol prices falling in November, the potential savings have narrowed, making the distance travelled and the quantity purchased even more important to the calculation.

Oman's National Subsidy Committee approved the measure to ensure fuel remains available to as many consumers as possible.

Nasra bint Sultan Al Habsi, Director General of Commerce at Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, explained during an interview with Oman Radio earlier this week that the restrictions were introduced to manage demand and maintain supplies.…