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Poland Slashes Fuel Taxes, Aiming to Lower Prices

3/27/2026

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  • The Polish government announced plans to cut fuel taxes, reducing value-added tax from 23% to 8% and excise duties on gasoline and diesel.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures could lower fuel prices by about 1.2 zlotys per liter.
  • The government will also introduce price caps and may implement a windfall tax on oil companies.
  • The moves come amid record-high diesel prices driven by geopolitical tensions.