Poland's maximum fuel prices for Thursday, 8 October 2026, will be 6.83 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.71 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 7.74 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. Tomorrow all three caps fall together for the first time since the programme began: petrol by 0.03 PLN/l and diesel by 0.06 PLN/l. The Minister of Energy announced the new limits on 7 October in Monitor Polski 2026, item 978.
Prices checked on 7 October 2026 at 13:10 Polish local time.
Maximum fuel prices for 8 October 2026
| Fuel | Cap excluding VAT, PLN/l | Cap including VAT, PLN/l |
|---|---|---|
| Pb95 petrol | 6.32 | 6.83 |
| Pb98 petrol | 7.14 | 7.71 |
| Diesel | 7.16 | 7.74 |
Both sets of values come from the original notice, item 978 (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 7 October.
What changes from 7 October?
The changes per litre, including VAT, are:
- Pb95: -0.03 PLN, from 6.86 to 6.83 PLN/l.
- Pb98: -0.03 PLN, from 7.74 to 7.71 PLN/l.
- Diesel: -0.06 PLN, from 7.80 to 7.74 PLN/l.
The diesel cap falls for a third day running: by 0.06 PLN/l on Tuesday, 0.02 PLN/l on Wednesday and 0.06 PLN/l again on Thursday. After two increases, both petrol caps go down for the first time. The comparison uses notices 974 and 978.
CPN price history from 3 to 8 October
Friday's notice set one group of caps for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Since Tuesday, the caps have changed every day. The table covers the whole October edition so far, including the announced prices for tomorrow.
| Effective date | Pb95, PLN/l incl. VAT | Pb98, PLN/l incl. VAT | Diesel, PLN/l incl. VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | 6.73 | 7.59 | 7.88 | M.P. 2026 poz. 964 |
| 2026-10-04 | 6.73 | 7.59 | 7.88 | M.P. 2026 poz. 964 |
| 2026-10-05 | 6.73 | 7.59 | 7.88 | M.P. 2026 poz. 964 |
| 2026-10-06 | 6.79 | 7.66 | 7.82 | M.P. 2026 poz. 968 |
| 2026-10-07 | 6.86 | 7.74 | 7.80 | M.P. 2026 poz. 974 |
| 2026-10-08 | 6.83 | 7.71 | 7.74 | M.P. 2026 poz. 978 |
On Thursday the diesel cap will be 0.14 PLN/l lower than at rollout. Pb95 will be 0.10 PLN/l higher, and Pb98 0.12 PLN/l higher. That has almost closed the gap between the diesel and Pb98 caps: on 3 October the diesel cap was 0.29 PLN/l above the Pb98 cap, and on 8 October the difference will be 0.03 PLN/l.
What does the change mean for a truck's fuel bill?
Buying 600 litres of diesel at the maximum price would cost 4,680 PLN including VAT on 7 October and 4,644 PLN on 8 October. That is 36 PLN less for the same fill. Against the cap for the programme's first three days, the difference is 84 PLN including VAT.
When you quote a job for the coming days, use the price you expect to pay for fuel, including any agreed discount. The cap for the day you refuel is usually published only the day before. Settle the completed trip using the actual purchase recorded on the invoice.
Wednesday's caps and the comparison with Tuesday are in our update for 7 October. The guide to Poland's October CPN package explains the programme, the VAT and excise changes, and the wider implications for carriers and freight forwarders.
Questions people ask
- What are Poland's maximum fuel prices for 8 October 2026?
- The caps for 8 October 2026 are 6.83 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.71 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 7.74 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. They are set in the Minister of Energy's notice of 7 October, Monitor Polski 2026 item 978.
- Is diesel cheaper on 8 October than on the previous day?
- The diesel cap falls by 0.06 PLN/l, from 7.80 PLN/l on 7 October to 7.74 PLN/l on 8 October, including VAT. This compares notices 974 and 978; the actual fuel bill depends on the chosen station's price.
- Do petrol caps also fall on 8 October?
- Yes. Both petrol caps fall by 0.03 PLN/l, Pb95 to 6.83 PLN/l and Pb98 to 7.71 PLN/l, including VAT. It is the first cut to the petrol caps since the programme began on 3 October, according to Monitor Polski 2026 item 978.
- When do the fuel caps announced on 7 October take effect?
- The caps in Monitor Polski 2026 item 978 apply on 8 October 2026. The Ministry of Energy confirms the date: a new cap applies from the day after its publication in Monitor Polski.
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