COE

NEWS ANALYSIS

Mooted COE changes will solve category issues, but higher premiums likely: observers 

2026-10-09T09:06:19.000Z
Related issues that LTA is also seeking feedback on are over COE renewals and Category E.

LTA proposes combining car COE categories, adding rebate-surcharge system

2026-10-08T09:00:00.000Z
The fact that premiums hardly budged even during a slow period of sales is typical of the current COE market, dealers say.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Car COE premiums resist slow market to remain above S$130,000

2026-10-07T10:17:54.000Z
Category A COEs dropped 1.4% from S$131,890 in the last exercise to S$130,001 in the latest round.

COE premiums fall across most categories; Cat A ends at S$130,001

2026-10-07T08:47:35.000Z
COE category premiums fall on Wednesday, but some remain close to record-high prices.

Small correction after recent highs, but COE premiums remain elevated 

2026-09-23T11:46:39.000Z
A Land Transport Authority spokesperson urges buyers and dealers to be prudent in bidding for COEs.

Longer bidding interval pushes up COE premiums; Cat A at all-time high

2026-09-09T10:54:04.000Z
The latest Category A COE price was 3.5% higher than the S$128,501 posted at the previous tender.

COE premiums up across the board; Cat A price hits all-time high of S$133,009

2026-09-09T09:00:29.000Z
Car dealers say that Category A’s result, which saw an increase despite flat demand, is reflective of the current state of the market.

COE premium spike points to more hikes this year, warn industry observers

2026-08-19T11:00:35.000Z
The Category B COE price inched up from S$129,910 to S$131,001 – a 0.8 per cent increase.
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COE premiums up across most categories; Cat A price climbs 3.7% to S$128,501

2026-08-19T08:38:11.000Z
The premium for a Category A COE – meant for smaller, less-powerful cars and electric vehicles – is down 1.7% at S$123,890 in the latest tender exercise.

Cat A COE premium eases as demand is diverted to Cat B

2026-08-05T13:18:21.000Z