Poland has begun imposing price caps on gasoline and diesel
In October 2026, the Polish government launched a new version of its fuel price stabilization program. The government began setting maximum retail prices for the main types of gasoline and diesel fuel.
This new phase of the program took effect on October 3 and is set to continue through the end of 2026. As of October 6, the maximum price for A-95 gasoline was set at 6.79 zlotys per liter. For A-98, the maximum price was 7.66 zlotys, and for diesel fuel, 7.82 zlotys per liter.
However, these figures are not fixed until the end of the year. The Ministry of Energy may regularly review the maximum prices depending on the situation on the global oil market and the cost of fuel imports.
The Polish government explained the launch of the program by citing high volatility in the oil market and the need to mitigate the impact of rising prices on households and businesses.
Fuel directly affects not only drivers’ expenses but also logistics, transportation, and the cost of goods, so a sharp rise in its price can quickly spread to other sectors of the economy.
The government plans to finance part of the program, in particular, through additional taxation of windfall profits earned by fuel companies. For drivers, the main change is that, for the duration of the program, gas stations are not allowed to sell the main types of fuel at prices higher than the maximum price set by the government.
The changes at Polish gas stations are part of a broader package of reforms that took effect in the country in October. UA.News has compiled a list of what is changing this month for families, patients, entrepreneurs, farmers, and property owners.
Starting in early October, Poland also raised the income threshold for receiving payments from the Fundusz Alimentacyjny, allowing more families to qualify for assistance.
In addition, a nationwide program of free lung cancer screening for people at high risk of the disease is launching this month.
