Poland Slashes Fuel VAT, Caps Prices to Combat Record Diesel Costs Amid Middle East Tensions

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government introduces sweeping measures to lower fuel prices, including VAT cuts and price caps, as diesel prices hit highs unseen since October 2022. These actions respond to escalating global energy costs driven by Middle East conflicts, highlighting economic interventions to mitigate inflation. The government aims to implement these measures before Easter, with parliamentary approval anticipated soon.