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title: Poland's CPN caps for 16 October 2026: Pb95 below 7 PLN/l again
description: Poland's CPN fuel caps for 16 October 2026: Pb95 6.95, Pb98 7.76 and diesel 8.03 PLN/l including VAT. All three fall. See changes and price history.
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date: 2026-10-15
updated: 2026-10-15
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cover_alt: Poland's CPN fuel caps for 16 October 2026: Pb95 6.95, Pb98 7.76 and diesel 8.03 PLN per litre including VAT, with the price history since 3 October
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Tomorrow, **Friday, 16 October 2026**, Poland's maximum fuel prices will be **6.95 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.76 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 8.03 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT**. All three caps fall, bringing Pb95 below 7 PLN/l again. The Minister of Energy published the limits on 15 October in [Monitor Polski 2026, item 1006](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1006).

*Prices checked on 15 October 2026 at 13:40 Polish local time.*

## Maximum fuel prices for 16 October 2026

| Fuel | Cap excluding VAT, PLN/l | Cap including VAT, PLN/l |
|---|---:|---:|
| Pb95 petrol | 6.43 | 6.95 |
| Pb98 petrol | 7.19 | 7.76 |
| Diesel | 7.44 | 8.03 |

Both sets of amounts are quoted as published in the [original notice, item 1006 (PDF)](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/M2026000100601.pdf). The gross caps include 8% VAT.

The [Ministry of Energy's announcement for 16 October](https://www.gov.pl/web/energia/maksymalna-cena-detaliczna-paliw-obowiazujaca-16-pazdziernika-2026-r) confirms the date and nationwide application. These are maximum prices at filling stations; a station can charge less.

## What changes from 15 October?

The changes per litre, including VAT, are:

- **Pb95: -0.06 PLN**, from 7.01 to 6.95 PLN/l.
- **Pb98: -0.07 PLN**, from 7.83 to 7.76 PLN/l.
- **Diesel: -0.02 PLN**, from 8.05 to 8.03 PLN/l.

Both petrol caps fall for the second successive notice. Pb95 was last below 7 PLN/l on 10 to 12 October, when its cap was 6.97 PLN/l. Diesel falls too, but stays above 8 PLN/l. The comparison uses notices [1000](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1000) and [1006](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1006), with the earlier period set by [item 985](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/985).

## Recent days and history since 3 October

The table covers the last seven calendar days. The same notice applied from 10 to 12 October.

| Effective date | Pb95, PLN/l incl. VAT | Pb98, PLN/l incl. VAT | Diesel, PLN/l incl. VAT | Source |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---|
| 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) |
| 2026-10-14 | 7.11 | 8.01 | 7.98 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 996](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/996) |
| 2026-10-15 | 7.01 | 7.83 | 8.05 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 1000](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1000) |
| 2026-10-16 | 6.95 | 7.76 | 8.03 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 1006](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1006) |

![Poland's VAT-inclusive fuel caps from 3 to 16 October 2026, ending at 6.95 PLN/l for Pb95, 7.76 PLN/l for Pb98 and 8.03 PLN/l for diesel](https://cdn.litetms.eu/blog/2026/10/cpn-2026-10-16-en-history-web.webp)

All three remain above the [3 October launch caps](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/964): Pb95 by **0.22 PLN/l**, Pb98 by **0.17 PLN/l** and diesel by **0.15 PLN/l**.

## What does this mean for a 600-litre diesel fill?

Buying **600 litres of diesel at the cap** would cost 4,830 PLN including VAT on 15 October and **4,818 PLN on 16 October**. That is **12 PLN less** for the same volume, but still 90 PLN more than the 4,728 PLN at launch.

Use your expected purchase price, including any agreed discount, for a route quote. Record the actual invoice cost when settling the trip.

Our [15 October update](/en/blog/cpn-fuel-prices-2026-10-15) covers Thursday's changes. The [October CPN guide](/en/blog/cpn-poland-october-2026) explains the programme, taxes and implications for transport.

## FAQ

### What are Poland's maximum fuel prices for 16 October 2026?

The caps are 6.95 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.76 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 8.03 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. They are set in the [Minister of Energy's notice, Monitor Polski 2026 item 1006](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1006).

### Does the Pb95 cap return below 7 PLN/l on 16 October?

Yes. The Pb95 cap falls from 7.01 PLN/l on 15 October to 6.95 PLN/l on 16 October, including VAT, according to notices [1000](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1000) and [1006](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1006).

### Does the diesel cap fall on 16 October?

Yes. It falls by 0.02 PLN/l, from 8.05 to 8.03 PLN/l including VAT, comparing notices [1000](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1000) and [1006](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1006). Buying 600 litres at those caps would cost 12 PLN less.