Fuel prices at Polish service stations have jumped by 78 to 91 grosz per liter following the expiration of the government's "Lower Fuel Prices" (CPN) support package.
The sharp increase reflects not only the return to standard value-added tax rates but also broader market dynamics driving up wholesale costs.
Urszula Cieślak of Reflex, a major Polish fuel retailer, indicated that the price hike is driven by multiple factors beyond the tax adjustment.
The expiration of the subsidy removes a direct cap on retail prices, allowing market forces to dictate final costs.
This structural shift exposes consumers to the full volatility of global crude oil markets.
The timing of the price surge aligns with a broader repricing in energy markets.