Regulated fees for public EV charging in Oman took effect on 1 October 2026. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), working with the Authority for Public Services Regulation and the Oman Net Zero Centre, set prices by charger power: 50, 90 or 120 baisa per kWh. The ministry says the tariff is meant to make prices transparent for drivers while keeping charging investment viable for operators.
Key Takeaways
- Oman’s regulated public EV charging fees started on 1 October 2026.
- Rates are 50, 90 and 120 baisa per kWh, based on charger power.
- The tariff accompanies a new regulatory framework for charging point operators.
- Chargers of 90 kW or less fall in the lowest price band.
Key Figures
| Charger power | Fee per kWh |
|---|---|
| 90 kW or less | 50 baisa |
| 91 to 180 kW | 90 baisa |
| 181 kW and above | 120 baisa |
How the Fees Were Set
According to the official announcement, the tariff came from a study of the economics of charging stations, covering capital and operating costs, equipment speeds, station utilisation and investment payback periods. MTCIT also ran surveys and a public consultation with EV users and industry before approving the rates. The study found that charging at the new fees still costs less than running a petrol car, which the ministry presents as support for EV adoption.
Part of a Wider Framework
The fees are one piece of a package approved at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Dhofar in early September 2026. At the same event, MTCIT approved a regulatory framework for charging point operators covering the installation, deployment and expansion of charging infrastructure, and launched a unified national app that shows charger locations, operating status and real-time availability. Together, these steps move Oman from free or ad hoc pricing to a regulated market with clear rules for new operators.
What It Means
The three-band structure rewards matching charger power to the site. A charger rated at 90 kW or less falls in the lowest band, which suits urban destinations, hotels and workplaces where cars park longer. Higher bands make sense only where traffic justifies the extra power and grid cost. Site owners weighing options can compare a compact 20–30 kW DC charger with higher-power hubs, and review our commercial charging solutions for Gulf-climate projects.
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