Tomorrow, Thursday, 22 October 2026, Poland's maximum fuel prices will be 6.63 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.37 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 8.02 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. Diesel's cap rises by 0.04 PLN/l, returning above 8 PLN/l after two days below that level. Both petrol caps fall again to their lowest level in this October CPN edition. The amounts come from the Minister of Energy's notice published on 21 October in Monitor Polski 2026, item 1023.
Prices checked on 21 October 2026 at 16:10 Polish local time.
Maximum fuel prices for 22 October 2026
| Fuel | Cap excluding VAT, PLN/l | Cap including VAT, PLN/l |
|---|---|---|
| Pb95 petrol | 6.14 | 6.63 |
| Pb98 petrol | 6.82 | 7.37 |
| Diesel | 7.43 | 8.02 |
Both columns reproduce the amounts in the original notice, item 1023 (PDF). The gross caps include 8% VAT under the programme described in the Ministry of Energy's announcement for 22 October.
The same announcement confirms the effective date and nationwide scope: the limits apply at every filling station in Poland. A new cap takes effect the day after publication in Monitor Polski, so Wednesday's notice sets Thursday's prices. Stations can charge less.
What changes from Wednesday, 21 October?
Compared with Wednesday's caps, the changes per litre including VAT are:
- Pb95: -0.07 PLN, from 6.70 to 6.63 PLN/l.
- Pb98: -0.06 PLN, from 7.43 to 7.37 PLN/l.
- Diesel: +0.04 PLN, from 7.98 to 8.02 PLN/l.
The comparison uses notices 1022 and 1023. Diesel's cap rises for the second consecutive notice. Both petrol caps have fallen in six consecutive notices, starting with the amounts effective on 15 October.
Recent days and history since 3 October
The table covers the last seven calendar days, including Thursday's announced caps. One notice applied from 17 to 19 October.
| Effective date | Pb95, PLN/l incl. VAT | Pb98, PLN/l incl. VAT | Diesel, PLN/l incl. VAT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-10-21 | 6.70 | 7.43 | 7.98 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1022 |
| 2026-10-22 | 6.63 | 7.37 | 8.02 | M.P. 2026 poz. 1023 |
Compared with the 3 October launch caps in notice 964, Pb95 is 0.10 PLN/l lower and Pb98 is 0.22 PLN/l lower, while diesel remains 0.14 PLN/l higher. Petrol and diesel caps have moved further apart over the past week: Thursday's diesel cap is now 0.65 PLN/l above Pb98.
What does this mean for a 600-litre diesel fill?
Buying 600 litres of diesel at the cap would cost 4,788 PLN including VAT on Wednesday, 21 October, and 4,812 PLN on Thursday, 22 October. That is 24 PLN more for the same volume. At the separately published net caps, the bill rises from 4,434 to 4,458 PLN.
For a route quote, use the price you expect to pay at your usual stations, including any agreed discount. Settle the completed trip with the actual invoice cost.
Our 21 October update covers the previous day. The October CPN guide explains the programme, taxes and implications for transport.
Questions people ask
- What are Poland's maximum fuel prices on 22 October 2026?
- The caps are 6.63 PLN/l for Pb95 petrol, 7.37 PLN/l for Pb98 petrol and 8.02 PLN/l for diesel, including VAT. They are set in Monitor Polski 2026, item 1023, published on 21 October and effective the following day.
- Is the diesel cap back above 8 PLN/l?
- Yes. On 22 October, the cap rises from 7.98 to 8.02 PLN/l including VAT, an increase of 0.04 PLN/l between notices 1022 and 1023. Buying 600 litres at these maximum prices would cost 24 PLN more including VAT.
- Are petrol caps below their October CPN launch levels?
- Yes. Pb95 is capped at 6.63 PLN/l including VAT, 0.10 PLN/l below its 3 October level, and Pb98 at 7.37 PLN/l, 0.22 PLN/l below launch. The comparison uses notices 964 and 1023.
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