- 11h ago
Poland's cabinet okays stripped-back short-term rental bill, cutting local Airbnb bans and triggering coalition rift
The Council of Ministers adopted a short-term rental bill on 15 July 2026, but removed provisions that would have let municipalities create zones free of short-term lets, sparking a public feud between deputy prime ministers.
- 5d ago
Pellet prices climb 20-30% year-on-year ahead of winter, Polish housing cooperatives warn of steep increases
Polish households face rising heating expenses after pellet prices surged 20-30% over the past year, driven by growing demand and shrinking wood supply. Housing cooperatives and furnace owners are being warned of higher bills ahead of winter 2026/2027.
- Jul 1
Fuel prices climb as Poland's CPN package expires, VAT returns to 23%
The Polish government's temporary fuel price reduction package expired on 1 July 2026, pushing VAT back to 23% and lifting maximum price caps. Early pump checks show increases of up to 83 groszy per litre.
- Jun 29
Poland’s fuel cap and VAT cut end Tuesday; analysts see 40–60 groszy hike from July 1
The three‑month CPN package of maximum prices and reduced VAT on motor fuels expires on June 30. From Wednesday, drivers face a jump of 40–60 groszy per litre as the 8% VAT rate returns to 23%, pushing Pb95 towards 6.50 PLN.
- Jun 25
Poland sets fuel price caps for 26 June: petrol down, diesel up as CPN package enters final week
The energy minister set Friday's maximum prices at 5.95 zł/l for Pb95 and 6.65 zł/l for Pb98, both lower than Thursday, while diesel edged up to 6.12 zł/l. The CPN price-cap package, introduced in March after the Strait of Hormuz crisis, expires at the end of June.
- Jun 17
Poland's fuel price cap rises for Wednesday as excise tax cut expires, pushing all grades above 6 zł per litre
The energy ministry set Wednesday's maximum pump prices higher across all three fuel grades, with Pb95 reaching 6.10 zł per litre, the day after the temporary excise duty reduction expired on 15 June.
- Jun 16
Poland begins unwinding fuel-price shield as excise cut expires, VAT reduction stays until end of June
The Ministry of Finance confirmed on Monday that the reduced excise duty on motor fuels will expire on 16 June, while the lower 8% VAT rate and maximum-price mechanism remain in force until 30 June.
- Jun 13
Poland extends fuel VAT cut and price caps to end of June, but excise break will expire June 15
Warsaw published a regulation on Friday extending the 8 percent VAT on motor fuels and daily maximum prices until 30 June, while a source close to the Ministry of Finance confirmed the reduced excise duty will not be renewed beyond 15 June.
- Jun 12
Poland sets 2027 partner deadline for second nuclear plant, keeps Bełchatów and Konin as top sites
The energy ministry has updated the national nuclear programme, outlining a path to 6–9 GW of capacity. A partner for the second station is due by 2027 and a site decision by 2028.
- Jun 11
Poland sets Friday fuel price caps: Pb95 up to 5.98 zł, diesel down to 6.37 zł; CPN package fate in balance
The Energy Ministry published new maximum fuel prices for Friday, 12 June, with Pb95 rising to 5.98 zł per litre, while diesel and Pb98 edged lower. The CPN tax relief package expires on 15 June, and the government will decide on its extension by the end of the week.
- May 28
Poland slashes fuel prices ahead of weekend as government extends CPN price-cap programme
Maximum prices for petrol and diesel in Poland will fall on Friday 29 May, with diesel seeing the steepest cut of 20 groszy per litre, as the government's CPN intervention programme nears its scheduled expiry.
- May 28
Poland Lowers Maximum Fuel Prices on Thursday Amid Ongoing Iran Crisis and Government Tax Cuts
Polish energy minister Miłosz Motyka announced lower maximum fuel prices for Thursday, with diesel dropping the most as wholesale costs decline. The move offers relief for drivers despite ongoing instability from Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
