The firm denies claims it has artificially lowered prices to help the government’s re-election bid.
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Czech “petrol tourists” tank up in Poland as fuel prices fall ahead of elections
Analysts believe state energy giant Orlen has been lowering prices at petrol stations to help the ruling party win re-election.
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Polish PM and opposition leader clash over rising energy costs
Electricity bills are rising by 24% and gas bills by 54%.
Germans cross into Poland to tank up after Polish government cuts fuel taxes
German newspapers have printed a glossary of useful terms in Polish to make sure motorists not use the wrong pump
Polish PM urges EU to allow VAT cuts on fuel and food to soften blow of inflation
“Very high prices resulting from EU climate policy” have caused “ordinary Polish families” to “suffer”, said Morawiecki.
Poland’s inflation jumps again to highest level since 2000, exceeding forecasts
Annual inflation reached 7.7% in November, the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
Poland to offer vouchers to “energy poor” households amid surging inflation
Up to three billion zloty (€650 million) will be earmarked for the scheme.
Coal stockpiles grow in Poland amid lockdown, rising electricity imports and shift to cleaner energy
Demand for Poland’s coal-fired electricity is dwindling.
Polish imports of used cars rebound after pandemic and ahead of anticipated tax rise
Poland has the EU’s highest share – 36.5% – of cars older than 20 years.
Poland plots “global energy syndicate” after EU approves merger
Poland’s biggest state-owned refiner has received the EU’s go-ahead to acquire a smaller rival.
