Tomorrow, Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Poland's maximum fuel prices will be 6.79 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.56 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 7.97 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. All three caps fall from Monday's levels. Diesel moves below 8 PLN/l, while Pb98 reaches its lowest cap in this October edition. The new amounts come from the Minister of Energy's notice published on 19 October in Monitor Polski 2026, item 1015.
Prices checked on 19 October 2026 at 12:24 Polish local time.
Maximum fuel prices for 20 October 2026
| Fuel | Cap excluding VAT, PLN/l | Cap including VAT, PLN/l |
|---|---|---|
| Pb95 petrol | 6.29 | 6.79 |
| Pb98 petrol | 7.00 | 7.56 |
| Diesel | 7.38 | 7.97 |
Both columns reproduce the amounts in the original notice, item 1015 (PDF). The gross caps include 8% VAT.
The notice was published on Monday, 19 October. Under article 34a(6) of the fuel-stock law, a new cap applies on the day after publication, so these amounts take effect on Tuesday. The caps apply at filling stations throughout Poland; stations can charge less. The Ministry of Energy's 16 October announcement confirms the rule and nationwide scope.
What changes from Monday, 19 October?
Compared with the caps covering 17 to 19 October, the changes per litre including VAT are:
- Pb95: -0.10 PLN, from 6.89 to 6.79 PLN/l.
- Pb98: -0.12 PLN, from 7.68 to 7.56 PLN/l.
- Diesel: -0.03 PLN, from 8.00 to 7.97 PLN/l.
The comparison uses notices 1011 and 1015. All three caps fall for the third consecutive notice.
Recent days and history since 3 October
The table covers the last seven calendar days, including Tuesday's announced caps.
| Effective date | Pb95, PLN/l incl. VAT | Pb98, PLN/l incl. VAT | Diesel, PLN/l incl. VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-10-17 | 6.89 | 7.68 | 8.00 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1011 |
| 2026-10-18 | 6.89 | 7.68 | 8.00 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1011 |
| 2026-10-19 | 6.89 | 7.68 | 8.00 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1011 |
| 2026-10-20 | 6.79 | 7.56 | 7.97 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1015 |
Pb98 is now 0.03 PLN/l below its 3 October launch cap, the lowest in the verified October series. Pb95 remains 0.06 PLN/l above launch and diesel 0.09 PLN/l above. The launch amounts were 6.73, 7.59 and 7.88 PLN/l respectively in notice 964.
What does this mean for a 600-litre diesel fill?
Buying 600 litres of diesel at the cap would cost 4,800 PLN including VAT on Monday, 19 October, and 4,782 PLN on Tuesday, 20 October. That is 18 PLN less for the same volume. At the separately published net caps, the comparison is 4,446 versus 4,428 PLN.
For a transport quote, use the fuel price you expect to pay, including any agreed discount. Settle the completed trip with the actual invoice cost.
Our 17 to 19 October update covers the preceding period. The October CPN guide explains the programme, taxes and implications for transport.
Questions people ask
- What are Poland's maximum fuel prices on 20 October 2026?
- The caps are 6.79 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.56 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 7.97 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. They are set in Monitor Polski 2026, item 1015, published on 19 October and effective the following day.
- Does Poland's diesel cap fall below 8 PLN/l on 20 October?
- Yes. It falls from 8.00 to 7.97 PLN/l including VAT, comparing notices 1011 and 1015. A 600-litre purchase at those caps would cost 18 PLN less including VAT.
- Is Pb98 cheaper than at the start of this October CPN edition?
- The Pb98 cap for 20 October is 7.56 PLN/l including VAT, which is 0.03 PLN/l below the 7.59 PLN/l launch cap. The amounts are published in notices 1015 and 964.
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