Will the fuel be cheaper? Donald Tusk announces changes

Donald Tusk reported on Thursday that the government is preparing a package of actions to bring fuel prices down. As he announced, within the framework of the programme referred to as CPN Package – Fuel Prices Lower The rate of VAT on fuels is planned to be reduced from 23 % to 8 % and the excise work to be reduced by 29 grosz per petrol and 28 grosz per diesel.

Maximum fuel price

The head of government besides stated that the additional component of the change is to find regular the maximum retail price of fuels. This solution is intended to reduce the hazard of abuse and unfair action on the market.

The price will be determined regular by the Minister of Energy on the basis of marketplace data – average wholesale prices of the largest suppliers, plus taxes and a circumstantial selling cost – reads on the government website.

As Tusk pointed out, on Friday Parliament is expected to take care of the applicable government so that on the same day it can be placed on the President's desk. If the full legislative process goes smoothly, drivers could feel the effects of the changes before Easter.

Stable fuel prices not only affect the cost of refuelling itself. Changes in the fuel marketplace have a direct impact on the economy. Lower and more unchangeable fuel prices mean little force on transport costs and consequently besides on the prices of goods and services. For entrepreneurs it is more predictable to operate, for families – little hazard of rising life costs – announces a message on gov.pl.

That's what prices would look like.

Polsat News journalists calculated what fuel prices could look like after the Prime Minister announced reductions.

The estimates presented show that a litre of petrol could cost PLN 6.27, petrol 98 – PLN 6.61, diesel – PLN 7.63, and LPG – PLN 3.19. However, the authors of the analysis stressed that the final prices would inactive depend on a number of additional factors, specified as the margins utilized by circumstantial fuel stations or the level of request for oil products.