New tax will hit Orlen. The government wants to freeze gas prices with this money

The Polish government plans to implement mechanisms to protect individual gas consumers from price hikes in 2027, including price freezes and compensation systems funded by a new tax on gas importers. Despite recent price drops, significant risks of future increases remain, prompting government intervention. The proposed legislation aims to establish maximum gas prices for protected consumers, with the final price to be determined in December 2026. Orlen is expected to be the main taxpayer for this initiative, potentially facing costs of 3-4 billion PLN. Additionally, regulated gas prices will remain until at least 2030 due to ongoing geopolitical instability.