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title: Poland's CPN fuel caps for 13 October 2026: Pb95 above 7 PLN
description: Poland's CPN fuel caps for 13 October 2026: Pb95 7.06, Pb98 7.95 and diesel 8.02 PLN/l including VAT. Changes and price history.
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date: 2026-10-12
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Poland's maximum fuel prices for **Tuesday, 13 October 2026**, will be **7.06 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.95 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 8.02 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT**. The petrol caps rise by 0.09 and 0.10 PLN/l, while the diesel cap falls by 0.04 PLN/l. The Minister of Energy announced the new limits on 12 October in [Monitor Polski 2026, item 991](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991).

*Prices checked on 12 October 2026 at 13:08 Polish local time.*

## Maximum fuel prices for 13 October 2026

| Fuel | Cap excluding VAT, PLN/l | Cap including VAT, PLN/l |
|---|---:|---:|
| Pb95 petrol | 6.54 | 7.06 |
| Pb98 petrol | 7.36 | 7.95 |
| Diesel | 7.42 | 8.02 |

Both sets of values come from the [original notice, item 991 (PDF)](https://monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991/M2026000099101.pdf). The retail figures include 8% VAT.

These caps apply at every filling station in Poland. They are maximum prices, so a station can charge less. The effective date is confirmed in the [Ministry of Energy announcement of 12 October](https://www.gov.pl/web/energia/maksymalna-cena-detaliczna-paliw-obowiazujaca-13-pazdziernika-2026-r).

## What changes from the weekend and Monday?

The changes are measured against the VAT-inclusive caps that applied from 10 to 12 October:

- **Pb95: +0.09 PLN**, from 6.97 to 7.06 PLN/l.
- **Pb98: +0.10 PLN**, from 7.85 to 7.95 PLN/l.
- **Diesel: -0.04 PLN**, from 8.06 to 8.02 PLN/l.

These are the largest increases in the petrol caps since rollout, and Pb95 goes above 7 PLN/l for the first time. After its 0.24 PLN/l jump, the diesel cap eases slightly but stays above 8 PLN/l. The comparison uses notices [985](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/985) and [991](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991).

## Recent days and history since 3 October

The table shows the last seven days, and the chart the programme's full history. For the first three days, 3 to 5 October, the caps were 6.73 PLN/l for Pb95, 7.59 PLN/l for Pb98 and 7.88 PLN/l for diesel, according to [item 964](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/964).

| Effective date | Pb95, PLN/l incl. VAT | Pb98, PLN/l incl. VAT | Diesel, PLN/l incl. VAT | Source |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---|
| 2026-10-07 | 6.86 | 7.74 | 7.80 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 974](https://monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/974) |
| 2026-10-08 | 6.83 | 7.71 | 7.74 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 978](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/978) |
| 2026-10-09 | 6.90 | 7.77 | 7.82 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 983](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/983) |
| 2026-10-10 | 6.97 | 7.85 | 8.06 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 985](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/985) |
| 2026-10-11 | 6.97 | 7.85 | 8.06 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 985](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/985) |
| 2026-10-12 | 6.97 | 7.85 | 8.06 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 985](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/985) |
| 2026-10-13 | 7.06 | 7.95 | 8.02 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 991](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991) |

![Poland's VAT-inclusive fuel caps from 3 to 13 October 2026: Pb95 rises from 6.73 to 7.06 PLN/l, Pb98 from 7.59 to 7.95, and diesel moves between 7.74 and 8.06 before settling at 8.02](https://cdn.litetms.eu/blog/2026/10/cpn-2026-10-13-en-history-web.webp)

Since rollout, the Pb95 cap has risen by **0.33 PLN/l**, Pb98 by **0.36 PLN/l** and diesel by **0.14 PLN/l**. The gap between the diesel and Pb98 caps has narrowed from 0.21 to 0.07 PLN/l.

## What does the change mean for a truck's fuel bill?

Buying **600 litres of diesel at the maximum price** would cost 4,836 PLN including VAT from 10 to 12 October and **4,812 PLN on 13 October**. That is **24 PLN less** for the same fill. Against the cap for the programme's first three days, it is 84 PLN more including VAT.

Base a route quote on the price you expect to pay for fuel, including any agreed discount. Settle the completed trip using the actual purchase recorded on the invoice.

The weekend and Monday caps, and why one notice covered them, are in our [update for 10 to 12 October](/en/blog/cpn-fuel-prices-2026-10-10). The [guide to Poland's October CPN package](/en/blog/cpn-poland-october-2026) explains the programme, the VAT and excise changes, and the wider implications for carriers and freight forwarders.

## FAQ

### What are Poland's maximum fuel prices for 13 October 2026?

The caps for 13 October 2026 are 7.06 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.95 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 8.02 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. They are set in the [Minister of Energy's notice of 12 October, Monitor Polski 2026 item 991](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991).

### Does the Pb95 cap go above 7 PLN per litre on 13 October?

Yes. The Pb95 cap is 7.06 PLN/l including VAT, 0.09 PLN/l more than from 10 to 12 October. It is the first Pb95 cap above 7 PLN/l in the October CPN edition, according to [Monitor Polski 2026 item 991](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991).

### Is diesel cheaper on 13 October than on Monday?

The diesel cap falls by 0.04 PLN/l, from 8.06 PLN/l, which applied from 10 to 12 October, to 8.02 PLN/l on 13 October, including VAT. This compares notices [985](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/985) and [991](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991); the actual fuel bill depends on the chosen station's price.

### When do the fuel caps announced on 12 October take effect?

The caps in [Monitor Polski 2026 item 991](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/991) apply on 13 October 2026. The [Ministry of Energy](https://www.gov.pl/web/energia/maksymalna-cena-detaliczna-paliw-obowiazujaca-13-pazdziernika-2026-r) confirms the date: a new cap applies from the day after its publication in Monitor Polski.