Fuel prices under the government's microscope. The government spokesman announces quick decisions
Government spokesman Adam Szłapka informed TVP Info that Ministers are preparing various variants of actions regarding fuel prices. He pointed out that the method of implementing individual solutions will depend on the situation on global markets.
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– These scenarios will be implemented depending on the situation, because we also need to monitor what is happening on global markets – said Szłapka.
— I think that the government will propose a solution within a few days – added the government spokesman. He explained that MrThe government will not provide details before the final decision, because any such information may have specific consequences. When asked if a decision would be made by the end of the week, he replied in the affirmative.
Orlen's activities regarding fuel prices
The Orlen concern reduced wholesale fuel prices on Tuesday. Eurosuper 95 unleaded petrol has become cheaper by PLN 45 per cubic meter, and Ekodiesel diesel oil by PLN 87 per cubic meter. This was another price reduction after the first reduction that took place on March 10-11 this year. — the first since the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
Earlier, on March 9 this year, Orlen reduced the margin on diesel oil from PLN 25 to almost zero.
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Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun pointed out on Monday on Polsat News that Orlen minimizes its fuel margin as much as it can without harming the company. He emphasized that other price-setting instruments remain the responsibility of the state. He also pointed out that the government was considering the issue of excise duty and VAT.
