Poland has reduced the fuel VAT rate from 21% to 8% effective 31 March 2026, with the cut extended until at least 15 May 2026. Parliament approved the changes on 30 March, to be implemented by 6 April. The move follows earlier 2022 inflation cuts and is part of a broader strategy to curb fuel price inflation amid the Iran conflict.
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The fuel VAT rate in Poland drops to 8% on 31 March 2026.
The fuel VAT cut is extended until at least 15 May 2026.
The implementation date for the cuts approved on 30 March 2026 is 6 April 2026.
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Read the full article at VatCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 29 April 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Poland. The original source is VatCalc.
