From Monday, 17 August 2026, fuel at petrol stations will be up to 1 zloty per litre cheaper. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the return of the CPN (Ceny Paliw Niżej, or „Fuel Prices Lower”) programme in a limited version.
What is changing?
The government has decided to cut VAT on fuel from 23% to 8%. As a result, the prices of petrol and diesel will fall by 90 groszy to 1 zloty per litre.
The programme will apply:
- from Monday, 17 August
- until 31 August 2026 inclusive
Details
The prime minister stressed that the decision is a response to rising oil prices on global markets. As in earlier editions of the programme, the minister of energy will be able to announce maximum fuel prices at petrol stations.
– We have decided to restore the CPN programme in a limited version. Specifically, it involves reducing VAT from 23 to 8 per cent. This will lower fuel prices by between 90 groszy and one zloty per litre – said Donald Tusk.
Context
This is another government intervention in fuel prices. Previously, the CPN programme (with a VAT and excise cut) was meant to stabilise prices at petrol stations. The current version is shorter and covers only the VAT reduction.
Drivers can expect noticeably lower prices from next Monday, until the end of the summer holidays.
