The reduced VAT and excise duty rates on certain motor fuels have been extended until the end of May, according to regulations published on Wednesday in the Journal of Laws. The regulations enter into force on the day of their announcement. According to the previous regulation, reduced VAT and excise duty rates were to apply until May 15. The extension of their validity was announced by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domański, and the head of the Ministry of Energy, Miłosz Motyka.
“In accordance with the decision of the Minister of Finance and Economy, the VAT rate on gasoline, diesel oil and biocomponents constituting independent fuels, which was reduced from 23% to 8%, will be in force temporarily until May 31, 2026. The temporary reduction in excise tax rates on the same motor fuels has also been extended until May 31 this year,” the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.
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The amendment to the Excise Duty Act adopted at the end of March allows for temporary reductions of excise tax rates on fuels by regulation until June 30. This only applies to diesel fuel and petrol.
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The lower rates are part of the government's “Fuel Prices Lower” (CPN) package, which the government introduced at the end of March. It is intended to protect consumers against the effects of the fuel crisis related to the war in the Middle East. As part of protective measures, the Minister of Energy also announces on weekdays the maximum prices of gasoline and diesel oil that may be charged at gas stations.
