Why are drivers from other countries traveling to Poland to buy petrol?

Drivers from nearby countries are flocking to Poland because the Polish government has implemented a fuel price cap and cut fuel taxes, making petrol—especially Eurosuper 95—at €1.49 per liter the cheapest in the EU (second only to Malta), thereby attracting cross-border 'petrol tourists' seeking cheaper fill-ups.

What evidence suggests that the surge in fuel sales in Poland is driven by foreign demand rather than domestic consumers?

PKO Bank Polski SA economists observed a 13.4% constant-price rise in fuel retail sales in April versus March, yet personal-card transactions at Polish gas stations—tracked via PKO customers—remained stable, leading them to conclude the sales jump was 'likely due to increased demand from businesses or foreign entities' rather than Polish consumers.

Petrol Tourists Flock to Poland in Search of Cheap Fill Ups

May 25, 2026

Poland's fuel price caps attract cross-border drivers, spiking fuel sales by 13.4% despite stable domestic spending. The policy costs taxpayers $440 million monthly, though retailer Orlen claims no significant sales impact so far.

bloomberg

2026-05-25

Petrol Tourists Flock to Poland in Search of Cheap Fill Ups

Petrol Tourists Flock to Poland in Search of Cheap Fill Ups

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