Government Slashes Fuel Prices: Gasoline Down 6 Gr, Diesel Drops 16 Gr

The Polish government has implemented a significant reduction in maximum fuel prices, aiming to alleviate the impact of the energy crisis on consumers. Effective Friday, June 19, 2026, the maximum price for Pb95 gasoline will be 6.00 Polish zloty per liter, a decrease of 6 groszy. Diesel prices will see a more substantial drop, capped at 6.20 zloty per liter, down 16 groszy from the previous day. These maximum rates are determined daily by a government-mandated algorithm and are legally binding for all fuel stations across Poland, with substantial fines for non-compliance. The algorithm considers factors such as the previous business day's wholesale fuel prices reported by five major market participants, VAT and excise taxes, fuel fees, and a fixed operational cost of 0.30 zloty per liter. The maximum price for Pb98 gasoline will be 6.66 zloty per liter. This measure, part of the "Lower Fuel Prices" (CPN) package, was first introduced on March 31, 2026, to prevent price gouging despite earlier VAT and excise tax reductions. The daily announcements of maximum prices are published in the Official Journal "Monitor Polski," with the new rates taking effect the following day.