On Thursday, cheaper prices at gas stations. There is an announcement
The government is introducing a mechanism to limit fuel prices at gas stations and a tax on surplus profits of fuel companies.
Quick Look
- On Wednesday, fuel prices are a maximum of PLN 6.37 for 95 petrol, PLN 7.24 for 98 petrol and PLN 8.05 for diesel.
- The government launched the CPN package, financed from the new 60% tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies, to be in force until the end of 2026.
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Why It Matters
The maximum fuel price mechanism is part of the Lower Fuel Prices (CPN) package. The act was signed by the President and referred to the Constitutional Tribunal.
On Wednesday, a liter of 95 petrol costs no more than PLN 6.37, 98 petrol - PLN 7.24, and diesel - PLN 8.05.
The next announcement of the Minister of Energy regarding maximum fuel prices will be published on November 5 and will determine prices for Friday.
The announcement on maximum fuel prices is one of the elements of the next, third edition of the Lower Fuel Prices (CPN) package, which aims to limit price increases at stations and reduce refueling costs for drivers.
What do the regulations say?
The mechanism was launched after part of the provisions of the Act on tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies came into force. The President signed the act and at the same time referred it to the Constitutional Tribunal under the post-control procedure.
The fine for failing to apply the maximum fuel prices may amount to up to PLN 1 million.
The act opened the way to a temporary reduction in excise duty and VAT on liquid fuels. The financing of these activities is to come from a new levy imposed on fuel companies achieving above-average profits. According to the government's assumptions, the entire fuel price support package will be in force until the end of 2026, and its cost may amount to approximately PLN 5 billion.
The new regulations provide for 60%. tax on excess profits obtained from the sale of liquid fuels. It will cover extraordinary profits obtained from March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 by enterprises producing fuels and entities holding a license to trade fuels abroad.
The tax base will be the surplus of revenues over the level resulting from the historical margin achieved in 2025, increased by 20%. The legislator has provided for a minimum reference margin of 2 percent, and in the case of companies that do not produce fuels, the tax amount will not exceed 50 percent. income or net profit.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Publication of the announcement of the Minister of Energy with new fuel prices.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What will be the final decision of the Constitutional Tribunal?
- How will fuel companies react to the new tax?
