Fuel Prices Hit 8-9 PLN as Oil Markets Surge
Gasoline has surged past 8 PLN per litre, diesel now exceeds 9 PLN. Global oil events and supply disruptions are driving costs higher, with experts warning prices may stay elevated for weeks.
Fuel prices across Poland have surged sharply in late September 2026, with gasoline now priced at 8.09 PLN, while diesel reaches 9.09 PLN per liter. This represents a significant jump from earlier summer levels and is continuing to climb as global commodity markets shift.
Price increases are driven by global oil market events, exacerbated by Saudi Aramco reportedly notified European refineries about cancellations of some scheduled deliveries for October. The domestic impact is being felt immediately. Rapidly rising fuel prices are putting increasing pressure on Polish transport companies and businesses whose operations depend heavily on road transport, with forecasts for mid-September pointing to average petrol prices of PLN 7.83–7.99 per litre and diesel at PLN 8.79–8.87, and carriers warning that further increases will have to be passed on through higher transport rates and ultimately higher prices for goods and services.
What's Next?
- Experts from e-petrol.pl anticipate that by late September, prices will breach the psychological barriers of 8 PLN for gasoline and 9 PLN for diesel
- The increase in oil prices is rapidly reflected in wholesale fuel prices, which subsequently affects retail prices at stations, indicating that refueling costs may continue to climb in the coming weeks
If you commute by car or rely on taxi or delivery services in Poland, expect transport costs to climb over the next month. Foreign workers earning in PLN will feel the squeeze at the pump; those on hardship allowances or salary adjustments tied to regional indices should monitor whether their compensation keeps pace with fuel and logistics inflation.
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