Oman to Begin Charging Fees for EV Charging from October 1
Oman will begin charging motorists for electric vehicle (EV) charging from October 1, 2026, with rates set according to the capacity and charging speed of the equipment.
The new tariffs will range from 50 to 120 baisa per kilowatt-hour, equivalent to roughly $0.13 (AED 0.48) to $0.31 (AED 1.15) per kWh.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced the pricing structure in coordination with the Authority for Public Services Regulation and the Oman Net Zero Centre as part of efforts to bring greater regulation to the country’s expanding EV charging sector.
Under the approved tariff structure, chargers rated at up to 90 kilowatts will cost 50 baisa per kWh. Charging equipment with capacities from 91 to 180 kW will be priced at 90 baisa per kWh, while chargers delivering 181 kW or more will carry a fee of 120 baisa per kWh.
The government said the new framework is intended to create greater price transparency for EV users while supporting the continued development and long-term sustainability of charging infrastructure across Oman.
The tariffs were established following a detailed assessment of the economic and operational factors associated with EV charging stations. Authorities sought to balance reasonable costs for motorists with the financial sustainability of charging operators and future investment.
The assessment considered factors including the capital required to establish charging facilities, operating expenses, differences in charging speeds, station utilisation and the time required for operators to recover their investments.
According to the findings, charging an EV at service stations remains cheaper than the comparable cost of running a petrol-powered vehicle. Authorities said this strengthens the case for electric vehicles as an economical transport option while contributing to Oman’s efforts to promote more sustainable mobility.
Authorities also consulted EV users, industry representatives and other stakeholders through surveys to help shape the pricing model. The consultations focused on customer expectations and satisfaction with charging costs while encouraging wider participation in the decision-making process.
Oman’s EV charging industry is entering a new period of regulation and expansion. Charging facilities are currently operated by Shell Oman Marketing and First Electric Vehicle Company, while additional companies are conducting feasibility assessments and preparing potential market entries.
The planned operators are assessing potential locations, technical and operational requirements, electricity-grid connections and other infrastructure needs. Further operators are expected to be announced once they begin installing and operating their charging facilities.
Alongside the new pricing system, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has created a unified national EV charging platform called the “Charger App”.
The platform is designed to give EV drivers a single source of information covering charging facilities operated by different providers throughout Oman.
Through the app, users can check charging station locations, the number of available chargers, their operating status and availability, charger types, charging capacity, opening hours and the approved charging fees.
The introduction of standardised charging prices, together with a nationwide charging information platform, marks another step in Oman’s efforts to organise its EV ecosystem, attract investment in charging infrastructure and encourage greater adoption of electric vehicles.