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.
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). The gross caps include 8% VAT.
The Ministry of Energy's announcement for 16 October 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 and 1006, with the earlier period set by item 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 |
| 2026-10-11 | 6.97 | 7.85 | 8.06 | M.P. 2026 poz. 985 |
| 2026-10-12 | 6.97 | 7.85 | 8.06 | M.P. 2026 poz. 985 |
| 2026-10-13 | 7.06 | 7.95 | 8.02 | M.P. 2026 poz. 991 |
| 2026-10-14 | 7.11 | 8.01 | 7.98 | M.P. 2026 poz. 996 |
| 2026-10-15 | 7.01 | 7.83 | 8.05 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1000 |
| 2026-10-16 | 6.95 | 7.76 | 8.03 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1006 |
All three remain above the 3 October launch caps: 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.
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Our 15 October update covers Thursday's changes. The October CPN guide explains the programme, taxes and implications for transport.
Questions people ask
- 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.
- 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 and 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 and 1006. Buying 600 litres at those caps would cost 12 PLN less.
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