Fuel Prices in Poland 2026: Where to Fill Up Cheap — A Traveller's Guide

As of 2026-06-22, petrol (Pb95) in Poland costs around €1.381 per litre and diesel (ON) about €1.404 per litre. That makes Poland one of the cheapest countries in the entire EU — well below the EU average of €1.733/L.

The contrast with the west is dramatic: petrol costs around €1.870/L just over the border in Germany. That's why drivers from Germany — and from pricier neighbours generally — routinely cross into Poland to fill up. A full 50-litre tank can be €25 cheaper here than in Germany. If you're touring the region, Poland is the place to top up.

Even in a cheap country, a few choices save more:

• Look beyond the big brands. Orlen (the dominant national brand) and Shell, BP, Circle K are reliable but not always cheapest. Independents and supermarket stations — Moya, Amic, Auchan, Carrefour, Tesco-era sites — are often a few groszy per litre cheaper.
• Avoid the motorway concessions. Stations on the tolled A1, A2 and A4 motorways charge more than a station in a town just off the exit.

Poland doesn't cap prices, but fierce competition keeps them among Europe's lowest.

The Polish names at the pump:

• Pb95 / Benzyna 95 — standard 95-octane unleaded (Eurosuper 95).
• Pb98 — premium 98-octane.
• ON (Olej Napędowy) — diesel. Remember 'ON' means diesel, not a switch!
• Autogaz / LPG — autogas, available almost everywhere (see below).

Most hire cars take Pb95 or ON. Read the label — don't rely on nozzle colour.

A few things to know:

• Cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere; you usually fill first and pay inside at the counter.
• LPG is everywhere. Poland has one of Europe's largest fleets of LPG-converted cars, so 'Autogaz' pumps are on most forecourts — handy if your car runs on it, and far cheaper than petrol.
• Tolls: some expressways use the electronic e-TOLL system, while sections of the A1/A2/A4 are concession motorways with toll booths (pay by card or cash). It's separate from fuel — just budget for it.
• Big stations are 24/7; small rural ones may close at night.

Prices shift week to week and vary between brands and regions. See current Polish prices and the long-term trend on our Poland fuel price page, or compare directly: Poland vs. Germany shows just how big the cross-border gap is.

For the full picture of where Poland sits, see our Europe fuel guide — the overview that links every country guide.

• Poland has one of the largest LPG-vehicle fleets in Europe — millions of cars run on autogas, which is why you'll see 'Autogaz' at almost every station.
• Petrol here is regularly the cheapest in the entire EU, drawing fuel tourists from across the western border.
• Orlen, the state-controlled national champion, dominates the market and absorbed the former Lotos chain — so many ex-Lotos stations now fly the Orlen flag.

Heading west into pricier territory? See our Germany fuel guide, or read why fuel is so cheap in Luxembourg.