Poland’s prime minister proclaimed that his country now has the lowest fuel prices in the EU.
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Poland’s new maximum petrol station prices go into force
Retailers caught selling above the cap face fines of up to 1 million zloty.
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Poland to cut VAT on fuel as diesel prices hit all-time high
The government hopes the cuts will lead to a 1.2 zloty/litre drop in price.
Poland at particular risk from prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure, shows international report
Its “triple deficit” in energy, public finances and current account makes it especially vulnerable.
Germans flock to Poland to buy cheaper fuel, leading to local shortage concerns
In southern Poland, meanwhile, Poles are reportedly travelling to Slovakia for the same reason.
Poland’s gas exports hit new high on strong demand from Ukraine
Poland has increased its export capacity to help supply its eastern neighbour.
Poland to become EU’s last remaining producer of hard coal as Czech mine closes
However, eight member states continue to mine brown coal.
Poland to increase gas export capacity to Ukraine amid winter heating crisis
Ukraine’s energy minister “thanked our Polish partners for their consistent support”.
Poland’s hits record power generation, passing 30 GW for first time, amid cold spell
Around three-quarters of the output came from fossil fuels, including almost 60% from coal.
Poland suffers major cyberattack on power grid, says Russia likely responsible
It was “the most powerful attack on the Polish power system in years”, says the energy minister.
Poland completes first offshore wind power auction, allocating 3.4 GW of capacity
The Energy Regulatory Office hailed the auction “an event of major importance on the path of the country’s energy transition”.
Polish president presents bill to cut household electricity bills by 33%
Power prices for businesses would also fall by 20%, says President Karol Nawrocki.
Polish government approves bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The proposed law will “pave the way for a just transition in mining regions”, says the energy minister.
Poland sees the EU’s third-fastest rise in electricity prices
The country now also has the bloc’s second-most-expensive electricity, when taking cost of living into account.
