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ADNOC Distribution Delivers Record H1 Net Profit of $568 Million, Up 59% on Surging Regional Fuel and Retail Growth
Robust fuel sales, non-fuel convenience expansion, and strategic international acquisitions drive exceptional first-half financial performance.
By 19Network Editorial Team · Aug 5, 2026 · 5 min read
ADNOC Distribution posts record $568M H1 net profit, up 59%, driven by fuel volume growth and retail expansion.
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel distributor and mobility retailer listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), has delivered an unprecedented financial performance for the first half of 2026. Driven by resilient regional economic activity, expanding retail footprints, and rapid growth in higher-margin non-fuel segments, the company recorded a peak net profit of $568 million—marking a extraordinary 59% year-on-year increase compared to H1 2025. The enterprise's earnings performance was underlined by strong operational efficiency and strategic inventory management. Reported Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) surged 39% year-on-year to reach $786 million. On an underlying basis—which excludes volatile inventory gain effects—EBITDA climbed 14% to $603 million, highlighting the fundamental organic strength of the company's core operations. Total gross profit for the six-month period scaled up by 29% to hit $1.16 billion. Commercial fuel volumes played a central role in driving top-line growth. ADNOC Distribution reported record total fuel sales of 7.75 billion liters across its retail network in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, benefiting from heightened industrial demand, strong regional tourism, and population growth. The company expanded its global operational network by 11% year-on-year, bringing its total active service station count to 1,045 sites. Simultaneously, the firm’s strategic emphasis on transforming…