Before the government meeting, the Prime Minister met with representatives of the largest distributors operating in the Czech Republic. Babisz presented his position on margins. In his opinion, fuel companies should opt for lower margins than those they currently apply. As an example that they can be lowered, he cited prices on the country's main highway, which were reduced after his talks with fuel companies.
The Ministry of Finance is conducting analytical work on two lines of action. The first assumes the possibility of introducing a maximum margin rate for fuel distributors, which could result in lower retail prices. The second option covers potential changes to the tax system.
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The government is also considering a solution of introducing double price rates for vehicles registered outside the country. The next cabinet meeting on the matter is scheduled for Thursday.
The Czech government will meet with MOL and Orlen. It will lend PLN 100,000 to refineries. tons of oil
The day before Thursday's government meeting, another conversation with representatives of fuel companies will be held. Representatives of MOL, OMV, Shell, EuroOil and Orlen will take part in the discussion.
— The Prime Minister presented us with some government proposals and in two or three days we will discuss again which of them can be implemented, said Mariusz Wnuk, president of the management board of Orlen Unipetrol, after the meeting.
The head of Orlen Unipetrol rejected suggestions that distributors are taking advantage of the situation in the Middle East to disproportionately increase prices. This accusation was previously made by Prime Minister Babisz. – We apply a standard pricing policy, which means that we try to offer the most competitive prices possible, taking into account the retail market in the Czech Republic, which is very competitive – said Wnuk.
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The Babiš government decided to lend PLN 100,000 to domestic refineries. tons of oil from the state's strategic reserves. The reserves management assured that the supply situation on the Czech market remains stable and there is enough fuel. Therefore, there is no need to stockpile gasoline and diesel oil.
From Tuesday, March 31, new, lower prices will apply at gas stations in Poland. This is the result of lower margins and VAT, as well as the introduction of maximum prices for individual fuels.
