78% of Poles Support Fuel Subsidy Program Extension, Government Plans to End It

A significant majority of Poles, 78%, favor continuing the government's fuel price subsidy program, known as CPN, through the end of the year, according to a poll by Instytut Badań Pollster for "Super Express." Only 7% opposed the extension, while 15% were undecided.

The "Ceny Paliw Niżej" (CPN) program, initiated in late March 2026, aimed to mitigate the impact of global fuel crises. It reduced VAT on fuels from 23% to 8% and lowered excise duties to the EU minimum. The government also set daily maximum retail prices to prevent excessive price hikes.

Despite public support, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on June 13 that the government intends to conclude the subsidy program this summer, fulfilling an initial commitment to provide relief during the crisis period. While a lower VAT rate on certain fuels has been extended until June 30, the reduction in excise duty is likely to be discontinued, according to a source close to the Ministry of Finance. This means only the VAT reduction and maximum price caps will remain in effect.

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We assumed and we delivered that we would subsidize fuel prices until summer to prevent them from skyrocketing. We had the cheapest fuel in Europe during this crisis period, but of course, we will be ending this project this summer.