Poland has extended temporary fuel tax reductions until 31 May 2026, keeping VAT on motor fuels at 8% and excise duty at European Union minimum levels as the government continues measures to shield consumers from price volatility linked to Middle East conflicts. 

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In an announcement on 13 May 2026, Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy extended temporary reductions in VAT and excise tax on motor fuels until 31 May 2026, maintaining relief measures initially introduced to counter price volatility stemming from Middle East conflicts.

As per earlier reports, the VAT rate on petrol, diesel oil, and biocomponent fuels remains reduced from the standard 23% to 8% through the end of May 2026. These cuts, first implemented in March as part of a broader fuel package, were originally set to expire on 30 April 2026.

Excise duty reductions will also remain in place until the mid-May deadline. Current rates are at the European Union’s minimum threshold: PLN 0.29 per litre for petrol and PLN 0.28 per litre for diesel.

Earlier, on 27 April 2026, Poland’s Ministry of Finance extended its fuel package tax cuts through 15 May 2025.  The initial tax relief measures took effect on 30 March 2025 and were originally scheduled to expire on 30 April 2025.