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Fuel price surge in Poland after VAT reduction expiration

Overview

In Poland, fuel prices have surged following the expiration of the government’s ‘Ceny Paliwa Niżej’ (CPN) program on September 1. The expiration resulted in the VAT rate returning from 8 percent to 23 percent, contributing to significant retail increases. As of early September, average prices for Pb95 gasoline rose to 7.63 PLN per liter, while diesel reached 8.39 PLN per liter.

Market analysts from e-petrol.pl and Reflex indicate that retail prices may not yet reflect the full extent of wholesale increases, noting that gasoline wholesale prices have exceeded 6,300 PLN per cubic meter and diesel has surpassed 7,000 PLN per cubic meter. Experts warn of further upward pressure, with gasoline potentially approaching 8 PLN and diesel nearing 9 PLN per liter due to rising refinery costs and Middle East geopolitical tensions. Recent projections suggest Pb95 gasoline may reach between 7.83 and 7.99 PLN per liter, while diesel could range from 8.79 to 8.87 PLN per liter.

The price hikes have sparked intense political debate. Former Orlen CEO Daniel Obajtek characterized the current rates as ‘brutal looting of Poles,’ suggesting gasoline should be 6.70 PLN and diesel 7.00 PLN. President Karol Nawrocki attributed the situation to the government’s failure to prepare for the post-CPN scenario.

Beyond transportation, rising energy costs are impacting other sectors. Wholesale electricity prices have risen by nearly 93 PLN compared to July averages, potentially leading to higher retail tariffs in 2027. Gas prices have also trended upward due to international tensions. While August inflation was reported at 3.4 percent, the economic situation remains a point of political contention regarding the balance between military spending and social subsidies.

Entities

ORLEN · Donald Tusk · Poland · Andrzej Domański · Karol Nawrocki

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  • "The government's Ceny Paliwa Niżej (CPN) program, which lowered VAT from 23% to 8%, ended on August 31." bizblog.spidersweb.pl · tuzywiec.pl · biznes.interia.pl · dorzeczy.pl · motoryzacja.interia.pl · +1 more

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    "The CPN 'Ceny Paliw Niżej' package ended on 1 July 2024, after which VAT and excise reductions on fuel were removed, leading to price increases."

    The claims disagree on the end date of the CPN program, asserting either August 31 or July 1, 2024.

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    Poland fuel prices surge after expiration of VAT reduction program

    Polish fuel prices have surged following the end of the government's VAT reduction program. Gasoline and diesel prices are rising amid geopolitical tensions, sparking intense political debate.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Orlen raises wholesale fuel prices in Poland amid rising oil costs

    Orlen has raised wholesale fuel prices in Poland as global Brent crude rises toward $90 per barrel amid US-Iran tensions.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Poland evaluates fuel price relief and VAT reductions

    The Polish government is considering a return to fuel price protections, including potential VAT reductions, to combat high costs and diesel shortages amid budgetary constraints.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Energy and fuel markets face volatility in Europe and Poland

    European and Polish energy markets face volatility driven by heatwaves and geopolitical risks. While fuel wholesale prices are dropping, the Polish government considers expanding windfall taxes to gas suppliers

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Fuel prices in Poland expected to drop following wholesale declines

    Analysts predict significant drops in Polish fuel prices for mid-August following major declines in the wholesale market for gasoline and diesel.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Poland's fuel prices hit record highs as government weighs CPN relief

    Poland’s fuel prices hit record highs; Orlen cuts wholesale rates, but the government may revive the temporary CPN programme for late‑August if oil prices rise.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Polish fuel prices surge as CPN package ends, prompting higher costs for drivers and farmers

    Polish fuel prices hit record highs after the July 1 end of the CPN price‑cap package, with gasoline around 7.5 zł/l and diesel over 8 zł/l, prompting concerns from drivers, farmers and the government.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Czech diesel and gasoline prices surge after price cap ends

    After ending state fuel price caps on 19 July, Czech diesel and gasoline prices rose, with diesel reaching about 44 CZK/l in Liberec and Olomouc regions, reflecting broader oil‑price pressures.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Poland fuel prices surge to near 7 zł per litre

    Poland’s gasoline Pb95 nears 7 zł/l and diesel tops 8 zł/l; analysts forecast further weekly hikes, wholesale diesel rose 3.7 gr/l, and the government may re‑introduce price caps while former Orlen CEO urges a

  10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Czech fuel prices rise after government price caps end

    After ending fuel price caps, Czech gasoline rose ~0.10 CZK/l to 41.65 CZK and diesel ~0.77 CZK/l to 40.76 CZK, with further hikes expected as taxes revert.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Czech fuel price cap ends, diesel and gasoline prices rise

    Czech fuel price cap ended on July 19, causing diesel and gasoline prices to rise by up to a few crowns per litre; diesel tax reverted, prompting analysts to forecast 3‑3.5 CZK hikes and German drivers to feel

  12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Czech government ends fuel price caps as gasoline and diesel prices rise

    The Czech government will lift fuel price caps on July 20, letting market forces set gasoline and diesel prices, which have already risen sharply across regions.

  13. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Poland fuel prices rise as summer discounts end and market pressures mount

    Poland’s fuel‑price shield ended, VAT rose to 23 % and oil price spikes threaten higher pump prices, while retailers offer limited summer discounts and the government monitors Middle‑East tensions.

  14. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Poland sees gasoline and diesel price surge after CPN relief ends

    Poland’s fuel prices rose after the CPN tax relief expired, with wholesale hikes and Middle‑East oil turmoil prompting discussion of reinstating the programme.

  15. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Czech government raises fuel price caps

    Czech authorities lifted fuel price caps to 41.31 CZK for gasoline and 37.29 CZK for diesel, extending the regulation to 19 July amid temporary inflation dip and earlier oil‑price shocks from the Middle East.

  16. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Czech Republic and Slovakia adjust fuel price caps amid market shifts

    Slovakia’s diesel prices fell while gasoline rose slightly, and the Czech government raised fuel price caps for gasoline and diesel, extending the regulation through July 19.

  17. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Poland ends fuel‑price subsidy program, gasoline prices rise

    Poland ended its fuel‑price subsidy on 1 July, raising gasoline to ~6.8 zł/l and diesel to ~7 zł/l, prompting a windfall tax to reclaim billions and sparking political criticism.

  18. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 20 sources
    Poland fuel prices jump as CPN subsidy ends

    Poland ends the CPN fuel‑subsidy on 1 July, restoring 23 % VAT and removing price caps, pushing gasoline to about 6.8 zł/l and diesel to 7.0 zł/l – a rise of 30‑50 gr per litre; the programme cost roughly 4.7 b

  19. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Czech government keeps fuel price caps as short‑term emergency measure

    Czech authorities will retain short‑term fuel price caps (40.46 CZK gasoline, 36.40 CZK diesel) as an emergency brake, noting they curbed extreme spikes but weren’t the main factor in price declines; a diesel‑税

  20. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Poland Ends Fuel Price Caps and Launches Heat‑Subsidy Program

    Poland ends its fuel‑price cap on 1 July, restoring 23 % VAT and prompting a 0.4–0.6 zł/l price rise; simultaneously a heat‑subsidy bonus of up to 3 500 zł opens for qualifying households.

  21. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hungary's independent fuel stations protest fixed fuel prices and demand compensation

    Hungarian independent fuel stations protest the fixed fuel price, claim large losses, demand compensation and transparent regulation, warning supply risks in rural areas.

  22. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland fuel prices surge amid Middle East oil shock

    Middle East conflict in 2026 pushed oil up, raising Polish diesel by ~27 groszy/litre and gasoline by ~19 groszy, sparking a 15 % fuel price surge and prompting a government CPN relief programme.

  23. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Poland fuel prices set to rise as CPN price‑cap ends on July 1

    Poland ends its fuel‑price cap on 1 July, restoring 23 % VAT; average gasoline may reach 6.50 zł/l and diesel 6.70 zł/l, with highway prices potentially over 7 zł/l.

  24. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hungary’s family‑owned gas stations protest unpaid fuel‑price compensation

    Hungarian opposition urges the government to pay promised subsidies to family‑owned gas stations; independent stations plan a one‑day shutdown protest over the unpaid compensation.

  25. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Czech government sets new weekly caps on gasoline and diesel prices

    Czech Ministry of Finance set new weekly caps—gasoline 40.46 CZK/l, diesel 36.40 CZK/l—for 27‑29 June, while regional prices fell and diesel excise tax was cut.

  26. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Poland Sets New Maximum Fuel Prices for June 25 Amid Falling Oil Costs

    Poland set new maximum fuel prices for June 25 (gas 95 ≤ 5.96 zł, 98 ≤ 6.67 zł, diesel ≤ 6.11 zł) as global oil prices fell below $75 / bbl, prompting the phase‑out of the emergency CPN programme.

  27. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Poland's May data shows retail sales up 3%, wages rise 5.8% while employment slips

    Poland’s May economic data: retail sales +3 % YoY, wages +5.8 % YoY, employment –0.9 % YoY, unemployment 5.9 %, fuel prices revised higher.

  28. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 26 sources
    Hungarian Parliament approves media overhaul and ends protected fuel price

    Hungary’s parliament approved a sweeping media reform and voted to end the protected fuel‑price system, prompting protests from small gas stations over losses.

  29. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland Sets Maximum Fuel Prices for June 23 Amid Stabilizing Oil Market

    Poland caps gasoline at 5.98 zł/l and diesel at 6.11 zł/l for 23 June as oil prices fall after US‑Iran talks, continuing the “Ceny Paliw Niżej” programme.

  30. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland sets weekend fuel price caps at 5.94 PLN per litre

    Poland imposed weekend fuel caps of 5.94 PLN/litre for gasoline and 6.12 PLN/litre for diesel; Orlen later raised wholesale gasoline prices but retail caps stayed lower, as the CPN programme winds down.

  31. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Poland adopts 60% windfall tax on fuel firms to fund subsidies

    Poland's parliament passed a 60% windfall tax on fuel companies' excess profits, aiming to raise €950 million for energy subsidies and offset fuel tax cuts, affecting 20‑30 firms, chiefly Orlen.

  32. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hungary ends protected fuel-price scheme, easing pressure on independent stations

    Hungary has ended its protected fuel-price regime, improving conditions for independent stations, while the recent oil price surge has spurred a sharp rise in electric car registrations across Europe.

  33. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hungary's protected fuel price scheme strains market and finances

    Hungary's protected fuel price costs taxpayers up to 50 bn ft, hits gas stations with billions in losses and may only lower consumer prices weeks later as officials discuss compensation and stock replenishment.

  34. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Poland lowers fuel price caps to 6.00 zł for gasoline as VAT cut and inspections tighten

    Poland set new fuel price caps (6.00 zł for gasoline 95, 6.66 zł for 98, 6.20 zł for diesel) on 19 June, following VAT cuts and KAS inspections that found 634 violations but no fines yet.

  35. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Poland Ends Fuel Price Cap Program CPN, New Maximum Prices Effective June 17

    Poland ends its CPN fuel‑price cap, ending reduced excise. New max prices (6.10 zł gasoline, 6.75 zł premium, 6.44 zł diesel) start 17 June; violations can be fined up to 1 million zł.

  36. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Poland ends temporary fuel excise tax cut while keeping lower VAT

    Poland will let the temporary excise tax cut on gasoline and diesel expire on 15 June, while the reduced 8% VAT and price‑cap mechanism stay in place until 30 June; the programme cost about 1.6 bn zł per month.

  37. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Poland Keeps Fuel Prices Low as Energy Transition Plans Advance

    Poland’s energy minister says fuel‑price programme CPN is under review while gas tariffs remain unchanged, keeping household prices low. A October conference will address the country’s energy transition, coal,

  38. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Announces End of Fuel Price Subsidy Program

    Poland's PM Donald Tusk announced the summer end of the fuel‑price subsidy, keeping only the VAT cut and a maximum‑price rule until June 30.

  39. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland's fuel price cap scheme expires, ending weekend of low prices

    Poland’s fuel price cap programme ends on 15 June, with weekend limits at 6.04–6.58 zł/litre. The government is reviewing an extension; breaches can be fined up to 1 million zł.

  40. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Poland sets new maximum fuel prices for June

    Poland capped June fuel prices at 5.98 zl/l for gasoline 95, 6.55 zl/l for gasoline 98 and 6.37 zl/l for diesel, with slightly higher weekend rates, under the Ceny Paliwa Niżej programme.

  41. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Poland lowers windfall tax on fuel firms and announces new maximum fuel prices

    Poland cut the windfall tax on fuel firms to 60% (projected 3.8 bn zł revenue), set a 30 June deadline for energy aid reporting, and introduced lower max fuel prices of 5.92 zł/l gasoline and 6.43 zł/l diesel.

  42. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Czech Republic lowers fuel price caps, diesel falls below 40 CZK per litre

    Czech authorities lowered daily fuel price caps, bringing diesel under 40 CZK per litre and setting gasoline at 41.40 CZK, with caps lasting until June's end amid volatile oil markets.

  43. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hungary's Fuel Wholesale Prices Increased; Drivers Turn to Google Navigation for Savings

    Hungary raises wholesale fuel prices, prompting drivers to use Google Maps' eco‑routing to cut consumption.

  44. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Slovakia and Czech fuel prices dip under new EU caps

    Slovakia’s gasoline and diesel prices fell ~7 cents per litre, while Czech authorities capped gasoline at 41.98 CZK/l and diesel at 39.51 CZK/l, cutting diesel excise tax to ease consumer costs.

  45. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Poland lowers gasoline max price ahead of long weekend

    Poland’s energy ministry set lower max prices for gasoline (5.94 zł for 95‑octane, 6.52 zł for 98‑octane) effective 4 June, leaving diesel unchanged; drivers rushed to stations and were advised to rest and use‑

  46. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Polish government keeps fuel price caps steady amid Middle East tensions

    Poland keeps gasoline caps at 5.95 PLN/l (PB95) and 6.54 PLN/l (PB98) for 2 June 2026, diesel rises to 6.40 PLN/l, as oil prices jump after US‑Iran clashes; gas tariffs stay unchanged through June.

  47. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Poland caps fuel prices for June 2‑3, diesel up to 6.40 zł per litre

    Poland's Ministry of Energy set max fuel prices for 2‑3 June: gasoline 95 at 5.95 zł, gasoline 98 at 6.54 zł, diesel at 6.26 zł (rising to 6.40 zł on 3 June) under a VAT‑cut package.

  48. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hungary may phase out protected fuel price subsidies

    Hungary is considering ending its protected fuel price subsidies as oil prices drop following US‑Iran diplomatic talks, with gasoline now around 660 HUF/litre.

  49. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Czech Government Sets Fuel Price Caps Through New Regulation

    The Czech government, via a new 2026 law, began setting daily price caps for gasoline and diesel to manage market volatility.

  50. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Poland announces lower weekend fuel price caps for gasoline and diesel

    Poland set new maximum fuel prices for the weekend of May 22‑25 2026, cutting gasoline 95 to 6.48‑6.46 zł/L and diesel to 6.91‑6.85 zł/L under the Ceny Paliwa Niżej programme, which also lowers VAT to 8% and en

  51. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Czech government raises gasoline price cap, lowers diesel tax amid rising fuel costs

    Czech ministry lifts gasoline price cap to 45.08 CZK/L, lowers diesel tax, setting new max prices amid higher global fuel costs.

  52. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hungary faces possible diesel price surge as strategic fuel reserves dwindle

    Hungary may see diesel price spikes as strategic fuel reserves run low, warns Mfor.

  53. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Olomouc Region Fuel Prices Decline After Government Price Caps

    Fuel prices in the Olomouc region fell last week to 42.61 CZK/l for gasoline and 41.42 CZK/l for diesel after government caps.

  54. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Czech Finance Ministry caps fuel prices for mid‑May 2026

    Czech Finance Ministry caps gasoline at ~44 CZK/L and diesel at ~42 CZK/L for mid‑May 2026.

  55. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Poland Extends Fuel Price Cut, Plans Windfall Tax on Oil Companies

    Poland prolongs fuel price subsidies and prepares a windfall tax on oil firms to offset budget losses.

  56. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Hungary faces potential fuel shortages as independent stations warn of price‑protected sales

    Hungarian independent stations warn of shortages in weeks if forced to sell fuel at protected price, while Mol says supply stays stable.

  57. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Slovakia and Hungary confront soaring fuel prices and affordability woes

    Fuel price spikes spark protests in Slovakia and expose affordability gaps in Hungary versus EU wages.

  58. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Slovakia ends double diesel pricing and 10‑liter tank limit

    Slovakia removes double diesel pricing and a 10‑litre tank limit, keeping fuel taxes unchanged.

  59. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Poland raises gasoline price ceiling to PLN 8.59 per litre

    Poland lifts the gasoline price ceiling to PLN 8.59/L, keeping diesel unchanged, raising costs for refiners and inflation worries.

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