2026-03-30 12:14, updated 2026-03-30 12:36
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2026-03-30 12:14
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2026-03-30 12:36
The Minister of Energy has set maximum fuel prices; From Tuesday, EU95 petrol will cost no more than PLN 6.16 per liter, EU98 petrol – PLN 6.76, and diesel – PLN 7.60. Maximum prices are to apply from the day following the announcement, i.e. from Tuesday, March 31.
According to the announcement of the Minister of Energy, the maximum price for unleaded 95 petrol (CN 2710 12 45) is PLN 5.42 per 1 liter, plus the goods and services tax – PLN 6.16 per 1 liter. For unleaded 98 petrol (CN 2710 12 49), the maximum price is PLN 5.98 per 1 liter (plus the tax). on goods and services is PLN 6.76 per 1 l), and for diesel oil it is PLN 6.76 per 1 l, and increased by the tax on goods and services is PLN 7.60 per 1 l.
Maximum prices are to apply from the day following the announcement, i.e. from Tuesday, March 31. Sales above the maximum price will be subject to a penalty of up to PLN 1 million, and inspections will be carried out by the National Tax Administration. The maximum price is determined according to a specific formula, including the average wholesale price of fuels on the domestic market, plus excise duty, fuel fee, sales margin of PLN 0.30 per liter and VAT.
In the morning it was announced that Orlen had reduced wholesale fuel prices, including Eurosuper 95 unleaded petrol by PLN 290 per cubic meter and Ekodiesel diesel oil by PLN 280 per cubic meter. The last time wholesale fuel prices changed there was on Saturday and it was an increase.
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On Saturday, two acts and a regulation aimed at reducing fuel prices at stations were published in the Journal of Laws. The new regulations will allow for limiting price increases, among others. by reducing excise duty on fuel and introducing a maximum price.
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– I will not reveal at this moment what the scenarios they are drawing are. However, I can reassure you: the state is prepared for various scenarios. That's why we have reserves of oil, fuel and gas, so that we can use them in absolutely exceptional situations – said the head of the Ministry of Finance.
Prepared by JM/PAP
