Energy commission warns of higher gas bills and looming concession fee hikes in Poland
A vice-president of myOrlen told a Sejm energy committee that limited cheap gas purchases will force the purchase of additional gas at current market rates, potentially raising household tariffs. The government also plans to lift caps on concession fees for energy firms.
In a session of the Sejm’s energy committee, the vice-president of myOrlen, Robert Soszyński, reported that the company secured only a limited share of the required gas at prices far below one outlet market level. Consequently, the balance will need to be purchased at present-day rates of about 300 zł per megawatt hour, a situation that could translate into higher gas bills for households by 2027. He also indicated that myOrlen will soon discuss next year’s tariff framework with the Urząd Regulacji Energetyki.
Parallel to this, the government is preparing a legislative amendment that would eliminate one outlet maximum annual concession fee for major energy firms, a move critics say will increase costs for companies and ultimately for end-users. The proposed changes target large state-controlled players such as Orlen, PGE and Tauron, but could also affect smaller electricity sellers, power producers and municipal heat utilities.
Why it matters
Higher gas prices and increased concession fees could raise energy costs for Polish households and businesses.
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