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title: Poland's CPN caps for 21 October 2026: petrol falls, diesel edges up
description: Poland's CPN caps for 21 October 2026: Pb95 6.70, Pb98 7.43 and diesel 7.98 PLN/l including VAT. Changes, price history and a 600-litre comparison.
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date: 2026-10-20
updated: 2026-10-20
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cover_alt: Poland's CPN fuel caps for 21 October 2026: Pb95 6.70, Pb98 7.43 and diesel 7.98 PLN per litre including VAT, with price history since 3 October
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Tomorrow, **Wednesday, 21 October 2026**, Poland's maximum fuel prices will be **6.70 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.43 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 7.98 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT**. Both petrol caps fall again, to their lowest level in this October edition. The diesel cap goes up by 1 grosz and stays below 8 PLN/l. The new amounts come from the Minister of Energy's notice published on 20 October in [Monitor Polski 2026, item 1022](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1022).

*Prices checked on 20 October 2026 at 12:18 Polish local time.*

## Maximum fuel prices for 21 October 2026

| Fuel | Cap excluding VAT, PLN/l | Cap including VAT, PLN/l |
|---|---:|---:|
| Pb95 petrol | 6.20 | 6.70 |
| Pb98 petrol | 6.88 | 7.43 |
| Diesel | 7.39 | 7.98 |

Both columns reproduce the amounts in the [original notice, item 1022 (PDF)](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/M2026000102201.pdf). The gross caps include 8% VAT.

The notice was published on Tuesday, 20 October. Under [article 34a(6) of the fuel-stock law](https://eli.gov.pl/api/acts/DU/2026/599/text/T/D20260599L.pdf), a new cap applies from the day after publication, so these amounts take effect on Wednesday. The [Ministry of Energy's announcement for 21 October](https://www.gov.pl/web/energia/maksymalna-cena-detaliczna-paliw-obowiazujaca-21-pazdziernika-2026-r) confirms the date and that the caps apply at every filling station in Poland. Stations can charge less.

## What changes from Tuesday, 20 October?

Compared with Tuesday's caps, the changes per litre including VAT are:

- **Pb95: -0.09 PLN**, from 6.79 to 6.70 PLN/l.
- **Pb98: -0.13 PLN**, from 7.56 to 7.43 PLN/l.
- **Diesel: +0.01 PLN**, from 7.97 to 7.98 PLN/l.

The comparison uses notices [1015](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1015) and [1022](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1022). Both petrol caps have now fallen in five consecutive notices. The diesel cap rises for the first time since 15 October, by a single grosz.

## Recent days and history since 3 October

The table covers the last seven calendar days, including Wednesday's announced caps.

| Effective date | Pb95, PLN/l incl. VAT | Pb98, PLN/l incl. VAT | Diesel, PLN/l incl. VAT | Source |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---|
| 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) |
| 2026-10-17 | 6.89 | 7.68 | 8.00 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 1011](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1011) |
| 2026-10-18 | 6.89 | 7.68 | 8.00 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 1011](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1011) |
| 2026-10-19 | 6.89 | 7.68 | 8.00 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 1011](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1011) |
| 2026-10-20 | 6.79 | 7.56 | 7.97 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 1015](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1015) |
| 2026-10-21 | 6.70 | 7.43 | 7.98 | [M.P. 2026 poz. 1022](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1022) |

![Poland's VAT-inclusive fuel caps from 3 to 21 October 2026, ending at 6.70 PLN/l for Pb95, 7.43 PLN/l for Pb98 and 7.98 PLN/l for diesel](https://cdn.litetms.eu/blog/2026/10/cpn-2026-10-21-en-history-web.webp)

Pb95 is now **0.03 PLN/l below its 3 October launch cap**, the first time in this edition that its cap has dropped below the starting level. Pb98 is 0.16 PLN/l below launch, while diesel is 0.10 PLN/l above. The launch amounts were 6.73, 7.59 and 7.88 PLN/l respectively in [notice 964](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/964).

The diesel cap is back exactly where it was a week earlier. On Wednesday, 14 October, it was also 7.98 PLN/l ([notice 996](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/996)), while over the same week the Pb95 cap fell by 0.41 PLN/l and the Pb98 cap by 0.58 PLN/l. The diesel cap now sits 0.55 PLN/l above the Pb98 cap, the widest gap since the edition began.

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

Buying **600 litres of diesel at the cap** would cost 4,782 PLN including VAT on Tuesday, 20 October, and **4,788 PLN on Wednesday, 21 October**. That is **6 PLN more** for the same volume, and the same amount as a week earlier on 14 October. At the separately published net caps, the comparison is 4,428 versus 4,434 PLN.

For a route quote, use the price you expect to pay at your usual stations, including any agreed discount, and settle the completed trip with the actual invoice cost.

Our [20 October update](/en/blog/cpn-fuel-prices-2026-10-20) covers the previous day. 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 on 21 October 2026?

The caps are 6.70 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.43 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 7.98 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. They are set in [Monitor Polski 2026, item 1022](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1022), published on 20 October and effective the following day.

### Does the diesel cap go up on 21 October 2026?

Yes, by 1 grosz: from 7.97 to 7.98 PLN/l including VAT, comparing notices [1015](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1015) and [1022](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1022). It is the first diesel increase since 15 October, and the cap stays below 8 PLN/l.

### Is the Pb95 cap lower than at the start of the October CPN edition?

Yes. The Pb95 cap for 21 October is 6.70 PLN/l including VAT, which is 0.03 PLN/l below the 6.73 PLN/l launch cap. The amounts are published in notices [1022](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/1022) and [964](https://www.monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2026/964).