In Poland, the maximum price of 95-octane petrol will rise to 6.86 zlotys from Wednesday — RMF24

In Poland, the maximum price of a litre of 95-octane petrol will be 6.86 zlotys from Wednesday, 98-octane petrol — 7.74 zlotys, and diesel fuel — 7.80 zlotys. The new maximum prices were announced by the energy minister, RMF24 reports.

How prices will change

Compared with the previous limits, petrol will become more expensive. The maximum price of 95-octane petrol will rise from 6.79 to 6.86 zlotys per litre, while that of 98-octane petrol will increase from 7.66 to 7.74 zlotys. At the same time, diesel fuel will become slightly cheaper: its maximum price will fall from 7.82 to 7.80 zlotys per litre.

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Maximum price programme

The restrictions are in effect as part of the third stage of the Ceny Paliwa Niżej package. Its purpose is to curb price increases at filling stations and reduce drivers' refuelling costs.

The programme was launched after the law on a tax on excess profits of fuel companies came into force. The law made it possible to temporarily reduce excise duty and VAT on liquid fuels. The measures are to be financed through a new levy on fuel concerns that receive above-average profits. The Ceny Paliwa Niżej package is to remain in effect until the end of the year.