Polish government raises fuel price caps as new profit tax law takes effect
The energy minister announced higher maximum prices for gasoline and diesel on Tuesday, while a new law signed by President Karol Nawrocki introduces a levy on fuel firms with excess profits.
According to the energy ministry, the maximum price for 95-octane gasoline will be capped at 6.58 zł per litre on Tuesday, with 98-octane limited to 7.27 zł and diesel to 8.18 zł, all higher than Monday's caps of 6.51 zł, 7.21 zł and 7.99 zł respectively. President Karol Nawrocki signed a law addressing extraordinary profits earned by fuel firms and referred it to the Constitutional Tribunal for review. The law also opens the way for a temporary reduction of excise duty and VAT on liquid fuels, with the fiscal gap to be covered by a new levy on highly profitable fuel companies.
The measure follows the president's expectation that fuel prices would fall to the level promised by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This third phase of the CPN (Ceny Paliw Niżej) package is intended to remain in force through 2026 as part of a broader price-support program.
Why it matters
Higher fuel caps affect transport costs for drivers and signal a shift in Poland's approach to fuel taxation and corporate profits.
How the sides frame it
LOW AGREEMENTCentrist coverage emphasizes the continuation of reduced fuel excise and consumer protection measures, while right-leaning coverage highlights the introduction of a profit-tax law, new levy on fuel firms and the expectation of lower prices.
CENTER
Centrist coverage frames the story as the government extending temporary fuel-price protection measures for consumers and the economy.
RIGHT
Right-leaning coverage frames the story as the government raising price caps while implementing a new profit-tax law and levy on fuel companies.
The right emphasises
- new profit-tax law targeting highly profitable fuel firms
- temporary reduction of excise duty and VAT funded by a levy
- expectations that prices will fall to the level promised by the prime minister
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