Polish government proposes gas price freeze and new tax mechanism
Poland introduces a draft bill to freeze residential gas prices next year at current rates, citing similar intervention models across several EU nations.
The Polish government has published a draft bill aimed at freezing gas prices for household and vulnerable consumers next year. Under the proposed legislation, tariffs for these protected groups will remain capped at 197.26 PLN per MWh net, matching the current rate applied by state-backed supplier Orlen.
According to the Regulatory Impact Assessment, the price stabilization mechanism is projected to cost 4.634 billion PLN in 2027. Polish officials cited similar market interventions in EU member states such as France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal as precedent, indicating that formal notification to the European Commission for state aid approval is not required. The draft bill also outlines plans for a new tax framework designed to help fund energy support initiatives.
Sources: WysokieNapiecie