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Poland implements fuel price caps and windfall tax

Poland has launched the third phase of its 'Ceny Paliwa Niżej' (CPN) program to combat rising fuel costs. Effective from October 3, the government has implemented retail price caps for gasoline and diesel. Maximum prices are set at 6.73 PLN for Pb95, 7.59 PLN for Pb98, and 7.88 PLN for diesel.

To fund these measures, President Karol Nawrocki signed a law introducing a 60 percent windfall tax on the excess profits of fuel companies. The tax applies to profits earned between March 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. Although the President signed the legislation, he has referred it to the Constitutional Tribunal for review.

In addition to price caps, the government has reduced the VAT rate on fuel from 23 percent to 8 percent and lowered excise duties. These tax relief measures are expected to remain in place until the end of 2026. The total cost of the support package is estimated to reach approximately 5 billion PLN.

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Andrzej Domański · Constitutional Tribunal · Karol Nawrocki · Ministry of Energy · Miłosz Motyka · ORLEN · Poland · Unimot

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