Gasoline prices return above 6 PLN as government publishes new fuel price limits

The Polish government has implemented maximum price limits for fuels in an effort to cushion the effects of the ongoing energy market crisis. These new regulations aim to stabilize prices for consumers across the country.

Effective June 17, 2026, the maximum price for Eurosuper 95 gasoline (Pb95) will be set at 6.10 Polish zlotys per liter. Diesel fuel will have a maximum price of 6.44 PLN per liter. These prices represent an increase from the previous day, when Pb95 gasoline was capped at 5.97 PLN/liter and diesel at 6.37 PLN/liter.

The pricing mechanism is determined daily through a specific algorithm. This formula incorporates the arithmetic average of wholesale fuel prices reported by the five largest market participants from the previous business day. It also includes value-added tax (VAT), excise duty, a fuel surcharge, and a fixed operational cost of 0.30 PLN per liter.

These maximum prices are officially announced in the "Monitor Polski" official gazette and take effect the day after publication. The government introduced these measures, part of a package called "CPN (Ceny Paliwa Niżej)" or "Lower Fuel Prices," to prevent companies from raising prices despite tax reductions. Offering fuel above the announced maximum price can result in a fine of up to 1 million PLN.