COE prices rose across all categories after Aug 5 bidding exercise

SINGAPORE — Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices rose across all categories at the end of the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Aug 5).

Premiums for small cars (up to 1,600cc & 97kW) went up by 0.92 per cent to S$33,000.

Large cars (above 1,600cc or 97kW) saw premiums go up from S$35,001 in the previous bidding exercise to S$37,102.

For goods vehicles and buses, COE prices went up by 0.89 per cent to S$24,100.

In the motorcycle category, premiums rose to S$7,701, compared to S$6,510 in the previous bidding exercise.

In the open category, which can be used for any types of vehicles, premiums went up by 4.29 per cent to S$36,502.

NUMBERS AT A GLANCE

Cat A (Cars up to 1,600cc & 97kW): S$33,000 (up from S$32,699)

Cat B (Cars above 1,600cc or 97kW): S$37,102 (up from S$35,001)

Cat C (Goods vehicles and buses): S$24,100 (up from S$23,888)

Cat D (Motorcycles): S$7,701 (up from S$6,510)

Cat E (Open category): S$36,502 (up from S$35,001)