COE prices close mostly higher for April 17 bidding exercise

SINGAPORE — Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices closed mostly higher at the end of the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (April 17).

Premiums for small cars (up to 1600cc & 97kW) went up by 13.86 per cent to S$33,199.

Large cars (above 1600cc or 97kW) saw premiums go up from S$43,009 in the previous bidding exercise to S$48,000.

Meanwhile, goods vehicles and buses saw COE prices go up by 16.36 per cent to S$32,001.

In the motorcycle category, premiums went down to S$3,452, compared to S$3,490 in the previous bidding exercise.

Finally, in the open category, which can be used for any types of vehicles, premiums went up by 8.71 per cent to S$52,410.

NUMBERS AT A GLANCE:

Cat A (Cars up to 1600cc & 97kW): S$33,199 (up from S$29,159)

Cat B (Cars above 1600cc or 97kW): S$48,000 (up from S$43,009)

Cat C (Goods vehicles and buses): S$32,001 (up from S$27,502)

Cat D (Motorcycles): S$3,452 (down from S$3,490)

Cat E (Open category): S$52,410 (up from S$48,209)