The CPN package has been in force in Poland since March [Ceny Paliw Niżej]which is intended to limit increases in fuel prices at stations. The Ministry of Energy publishes price limits for gasoline and diesel fuel every day. Rates quoted are valid the next business day. In turn, maximum prices for weekends are always announced on Fridays and are valid until Monday.
Station operators who do not comply with the limits may be subject to heavy fines. The National Tax Administration examines compliance with the regulations resulting from the government's CPN package.
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Fuel prices on Friday, May 22. This is how much we will pay at the stations
On Thursday, Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka announced the maximum rates for Friday, May 22. According to his announcement, the following maximum prices will apply at stations in Poland on that day:
- 95 petrol cannot be more expensive than PLN 6.48 per liter,
- 98 petrol cannot be more expensive than PLN 7.6 per liter,
- diesel oil (ON) cannot be more expensive than PLN 691 per liter.
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Maximum fuel prices are calculated based on a specific formula that takes into account average wholesale prices, excise duty, fuel surcharge and VAT. According to the regulations, station owners are guaranteed a fixed sales margin of PLN 30 per liter.
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The government CPN package introduced in March introduced new regulations on the fuel market in Poland. According to them excise duty is reduced by 29 gr per liter of petrol and 28 gr per liter of diesel oil, i.e. to the lowest level allowed by the European Union. The VAT rate for fuel is reduced from 23%. up to 8 percent Maximum prices set by the government also apply every day.
The CPN package was initially supposed to be valid until May 15, but was extended until the end of the month. The government will decide what happens next, taking into account the current situation on the oil market and in the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade of which hinders the supply of a key raw material.
