Oman Sets Electric Vehicle Charging Fees from October 1

Oman will begin charging fees for electric vehicle services on October 1, with prices determined by charger capacity. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced rates of 50 to 120 baisa per kilowatt-hour in coordination with the Public Services Regulatory Authority and the Oman Zero Neutrality Centre.

Chargers up to 90 kilowatts will cost 50 baisa per kWh. The rate will rise to 90 baisa for chargers from 91 to 180 kW and to 120 baisa for chargers rated at 181 kW or more.

The government said the tariff aims to regulate the growing charging market, improve price transparency and provide clearer information to users. It said the rates followed a study of the economic and operational conditions of charging stations, including capital and operating costs, charging speed, station use and investment payback periods.

The study found that charging an electric vehicle at service stations remains cheaper than using petrol-powered vehicles. The ministry also gathered feedback from EV users, industry stakeholders and others interested in the sector before setting the fees.

Oman’s charging network is entering a new phase of regulation and expansion. Shell Oman Marketing and the First Electric Vehicle Company currently operate charging points, while other companies are assessing locations, technical requirements, electrical connections and infrastructure needs.

The ministry has also developed the unified national EV charging platform, called the “Charger Application.” It will provide a single interface showing charging locations, the number of chargers, operational status, availability, connector types, capacity, opening hours and approved fees. Operators must connect to the platform and update operational data in real time.