In brief

• Maximum fuel prices are set by the Minister of Energy and stations cannot exceed them.
• Petrol and diesel prices may change independently, which results from different wholesale quotations.
• In October, the price of diesel rose above 8 PLN per litre.
• Before refuelling, it is recommended to compare prices in apps and on station price boards.

Where tomorrow's prices come from

The Minister of Energy announces maximum fuel prices for the next day. These limits apply to petrol 95, petrol 98 and diesel, and stations may not sell fuel for more than the specified amount. Information on tomorrow's prices is contained in the notice, which is published in advance.

Comparison of fuel prices

In this case, a decrease in prices was recorded in all categories compared with Thursday (Ceny maksymalne paliw w piątek 23.10.2026. Będzie taniej – forsal.pl).

Another notice, concerning Thursday, established that the maximum price of diesel rose to 8.05 PLN per litre, while petrol 95 fell to 7.01 PLN (Jutro podrożeje diesel. Ceny paliw na czwartek – wiescirolnicze.pl). This discrepancy in prices shows that petrol and diesel prices may move in different directions within the same day.

Comparison of fuel prices (sample limits):

• Petrol 95: 6.56 PLN / 7.01 PLN / 7.01 PLN / 6.58 PLN (Ceny paliw mocno w górę. Olej napędowy znów przekroczył 8 zł za litr – portal.faktura.pl) / 7.11 PLN / 7.01 PLN
• Petrol 98: 7.28 PLN / 7.83 PLN / 8.01 PLN / 7.83 PLN
• Diesel: 7.99 PLN / 8.05 PLN / 7.98 PLN / 8.18 PLN / 8.05 PLN / 8.05 PLN

Dynamics of diesel prices

In October, the maximum price of diesel again exceeded 8 PLN per litre, while petrol 95 remained around 6.58 PLN. During this period, wholesale diesel prices were higher than a week earlier (Ceny paliw: Z tankowaniem nie czekamy do jutra! W hurcie ceny diesla dużo wyższe od soboty – agroprofil.pl).

How to check the price before refuelling

The most reliable source of prices is the current notice of the Minister of Energy, which is in force from the day of its publication. Because stations may offer fuel below the set limit, before visiting a station it is worth comparing prices in dedicated apps or checking the boards placed at the pumps.

Frequently asked questions

Can a station sell fuel for more than the notice states?

No. The Minister of Energy's notice sets maximum prices, which means a station may sell fuel more cheaply, but not more expensively.

When does the notice for the next day appear?

Notices are published in advance, and subsequent ones set price limits for following days, for example for Thursday or Friday.

Why do petrol and diesel prices change in different directions?

Petrol and diesel have different wholesale quotations, which allows their maximum prices to rise or fall independently.

Which fuel has recently become the most expensive?

The largest price changes concerned diesel, whose maximum price rose above 8 PLN per litre.

Read also

• Maksymalne ceny paliw na wtorek 27 października: Pb95 po 6,58 zł, diesel po 8,18 zł
• Maksymalne ceny paliw od wtorku 27 października: diesel najdroższy od początku CPN