# Poland Enforces Maximum Fuel Price Caps Under Third CPN Program Phase Government mandates retail fuel price ceilings to mitigate rising costs for drivers nationwide. - **Source:** [Polsat News](https://www.polsatnews.pl) - **Published:** 2026-11-10 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0da07d98-aa0d-4f5a-98c6-d88aa7b7c329 ## New Fuel Price Mandates The Ministry of Energy has set specific maximum retail prices for fuel effective Wednesday and Thursday. Gasoline 95 is capped at 6.10 PLN, gasoline 98 at 6.70 PLN, and diesel at 7.66 PLN per liter. These regulations are part of the third phase of the Ceny Paliwa Niżej (CPN) support package. ## Recent Price Fluctuations Compared to Tuesday, the price cap for gasoline 95 increased by six groszy, while gasoline 98 rose by three groszy. Conversely, the diesel cap decreased by two groszy. These adjustments reflect the government's ongoing efforts to stabilize fuel costs at stations across the country through the mandated maximum price mechanism. ## Legislative Framework Origins The CPN mechanism operates under the law regarding the taxation of extraordinary profits of fuel companies. Although the President signed the legislation on October 1, he simultaneously referred it to the Constitutional Tribunal for subsequent review. This legal framework enables temporary reductions in excise duties and VAT on liquid fuels. ## Funding and Tax Structure The government plans to fund this five billion PLN support package through a new levy on fuel corporations. A 60-percent tax on excess profits will apply from March 2026 to March 2027. Taxable income is defined as revenue exceeding historical margins from 2025, plus a 20-percent buffer for fuel producers. ## Historical Context of CPN The CPN program was first introduced in late March as a response to rising oil prices linked to the conflict involving the USA, Israel, and Iran. A second phase followed during the summer, specifically from August 17 to August 31, though that iteration did not include the temporary excise duty reductions. ## Compliance and Enforcement Fuel stations across Poland are strictly prohibited from selling gasoline or diesel above the government-mandated price ceilings. Failure to adhere to these maximum limits carries significant financial risks for operators, with potential penalties reaching up to one million PLN per violation. Authorities continue to monitor station pricing to ensure full compliance. ## Public and Economic Impact Public sentiment remains focused on fuel affordability, with surveys suggesting that many citizens prioritize lower pump prices over reducing the national budget deficit. The government intends for these measures to remain in effect until the end of 2026, aiming to provide sustained relief for drivers facing volatile energy market conditions. ## Future Regulatory Outlook The Ministry of Energy will continue to issue periodic announcements regarding fuel price caps. The next official notice is scheduled for publication on November 12, which will establish the maximum prices applicable for Friday. These ongoing updates serve as the primary tool for the government to manage retail fuel market stability. ## Sources covering this story - [Polsat News — Ministry Sets Maximum Fuel Prices for Wednesday and Thursday](https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2026-11-10/ceny-paliwa-w-srode-i-czwartek-ministerstwo-podalo-stawki/) - [Rzeczpospolita — Poland Implements New Maximum Fuel Price Caps](https://energia.rp.pl/paliwa/art45464611-ceny-benzyny-w-dol-ogloszono-maksymalne-ceny) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._