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Wojciech Balczun is a guest of the Morning conversation on RMF FM - discussion about the tax on fuel profits and the availability of coal

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On Friday, the Sejm passed an act introducing a tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies, the revenues of which are to be financed by the "Fuel Prices Lower" program.
This is the second attempt to introduce a windfall tax after the previous law was referred to the Constitutional Tribunal by the president.
In an interview with Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, possible scenarios in the event of a veto of the bill, the risk of fuel shortages and the situation on the coal market before the 2026/2027 heating season are discussed, including the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on demand.

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Why It Matters

The government is again trying to introduce a tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies to finance the "Fuel Prices Lower" shield program. The previous version of the act was blocked by President Karol Nawrocki, who referred it to the Constitutional Tribunal, arguing that it violated the principle of non-retroactivity of the law.

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Wojciech Balczun is a guest of Morning Talk on RMF FM

Fuel prices hit drivers' pockets. On Friday, the Sejm again passed the act introducing a tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies. The money from this levy is to finance the "Fuel Prices Lower" protective program.

This is the second attempt of the government coalition to introduce the so-called windfall tax on fuel companies. Karol Nawrocki submitted the previous law to the Constitutional Tribunal in July under the preventive control procedure. The president's office argued that the act violated the principle of non-retroactivity.

Does the government have a "plan B" in case the bill is vetoed? Could Poland run out of fuel? If prices at gas stations increase, does the government have an emergency plan in place to lower them?

We will also ask the Minister of State Assets about coal, the prices of which have increased significantly before the 2026/2027 heating season. Before the heating season, can we be sure about the availability of black gold, especially if the winter turns out to be exceptionally cold? Due to the conflict in the Middle East, will we see an increase in demand for coal? Does this mean better times for Polish mines?

We invite you to Tomasz Terlikowski's interview just after... 8 to RMF FM, online Radio RMF24, the RMF24.pl website, the RMF ON application and our social media!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any conversation on RMF FM.

Morning conversation on RMF FM. Ask a question!

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The government may prepare a contingency plan to lower fuel prices if the bill is vetoed
Possible · Within weeks
The Sejm may attempt to pass the windfall tax bill again if the first one is rejected
Possible · Within months

Open Questions

Does the government have a plan B in case the president vetoes the bill?
Could there be a fuel shortage in Poland if prices increase?
What are the forecasts for coal availability before the 2026/2027 heating season?
Will the conflict in the Middle East increase the demand for coal in Poland?

Quick Look

On Friday, the Sejm passed an act introducing a tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies, the revenues of which are to be financed by the "Fuel Prices Lower" program.
This is the second attempt to introduce a windfall tax after the previous law was referred to the Constitutional Tribunal by the president.
In an interview with Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, possible scenarios in the event of a veto of the bill, the risk of fuel shortages and the situation on the coal market before the 2026/2027 heating season are discussed, including the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on demand.

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News tone: Neutral
Emotional intensity: Medium
News value: Moderate
Global impact: National
Urgency: Developing
Follow-up likelihood: Likely
Relevance window: Weeks

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Source: RMF24
Story type: Interview
Source quality: Full
Published: yesterday

RMF24yesterdayBusiness1 min read

Wojciech Balczun is a guest of the Morning conversation on RMF FM - discussion about the tax on fuel profits and the availability of coal

Quick Look

On Friday, the Sejm passed an act introducing a tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies, the revenues of which are to be financed by the "Fuel Prices Lower" program.
This is the second attempt to introduce a windfall tax after the previous law was referred to the Constitutional Tribunal by the president.
In an interview with Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, possible scenarios in the event of a veto of the bill, the risk of fuel shortages and the situation on the coal market before the 2026/2027 heating season are discussed, including the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on demand.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

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Wojciech Balczun is a guest of Morning Talk on RMF FM

Does the government have a "plan B" in case the bill is vetoed? Could Poland run out of fuel? If prices at gas stations increase, does the government have an emergency plan in place to lower them?

We invite you to Tomasz Terlikowski's interview just after... 8 to RMF FM, online Radio RMF24, the RMF24.pl website, the RMF ON application and our social media!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any conversation on RMF FM.

Morning conversation on RMF FM. Ask a question!

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The government may prepare a contingency plan to lower fuel prices if the bill is vetoed
Possible · Within weeks
The Sejm may attempt to pass the windfall tax bill again if the first one is rejected
Possible · Within months

Open Questions

Does the government have a plan B in case the president vetoes the bill?
Could there be a fuel shortage in Poland if prices increase?
What are the forecasts for coal availability before the 2026/2027 heating season?
Will the conflict in the Middle East increase the demand for coal in Poland?

Quick Look

On Friday, the Sejm passed an act introducing a tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies, the revenues of which are to be financed by the "Fuel Prices Lower" program.
This is the second attempt to introduce a windfall tax after the previous law was referred to the Constitutional Tribunal by the president.
In an interview with Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, possible scenarios in the event of a veto of the bill, the risk of fuel shortages and the situation on the coal market before the 2026/2027 heating season are discussed, including the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on demand.

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