How much is Poland's proposed windfall tax expected to cost Orlen, and when is the legislation expected to be finalized?

According to Polish State Assets Minister Wojciech Balczun, the proposed windfall tax could cost refiner Orlen approximately 6 billion zlotys ($1.64 billion), and the final work on the tax is currently underway with completion expected in the second quarter.

Who announced the estimated financial impact of the windfall tax on Orlen, and what was the source of this statement?

Polish State Assets Minister Wojciech Balczun announced the estimated impact, stating during an interview with Radio Zet on Friday that the tax could cost Orlen 'roughly 6 billion zlotys', with the exchange rate cited as $1 = 3.6553 zlotys.

Windfall Tax Could Cost Poland's Orlen $1.6 Billion, Says Assets Minister

May 22, 2026

Poland's State Assets Minister stated a proposed windfall tax could cost refiner Orlen roughly $1.6 billion. Implementation is expected in the second quarter following final work on the legislation.

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2026-05-22

Windfall Tax Could Cost Poland's Orlen $1.6 Billion, Says Assets Minister

Windfall Tax Could Cost Poland's Orlen $1.6 Billion, Says Assets Minister

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