PKN Orlen assures that supplies remain stable and that there are no threats to the continued operation of refineries and the filling-station network. Despite the reassuring tone of the statement from the country's largest fuel producer and seller, increased traffic has been observed at some stations in Poland in recent days, which may indicate growing concerns about rising prices.
The situation in Bolesławiec
At some filling stations in Bolesławiec, increased traffic was visible on Monday (2 March). In an effort to save money, some drivers not only filled their cars up but also bought fuel in canisters.
Today (3 March), filling stations in Bolesławiec are calm—there are no queues or panic. However, fuel prices have already risen, especially for diesel, which has become significantly more expensive at some stations, by as much as 20 groszy or more per litre. This may not surprise residents, as prices in Bolesławiec have been high for a long time. While nationwide media report that diesel may cost more than PLN 6 per litre after the increases, this type of fuel has long exceeded that amount in Bolesławiec.
Security of fuel supplies to Poland
Orlen announced that under the current circumstances it does not anticipate threats to the continuity of fuel supplies to the Polish market or to the operation of its own refineries. The company noted that it does not import crude oil transported through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which, amid the escalation of the conflict, is under pressure and faces the risk of disruptions to tanker traffic.
As emphasized, this means that the logistics system for supplying raw materials to Poland remains stable, and production plans are being carried out according to schedule. Orlen also declared its readiness to monitor the situation and respond to various geopolitical-change scenarios in order to ensure continuity of operations and supplies.
The current situation on the oil and fuel market
Following the US and Israeli attack on Iran and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, international energy-commodity markets have reacted with significant increases in crude-oil prices. Brent crude contracts rose by more than 10%, reaching their highest levels in many months, while concerns about potential disruptions to oil flows are affecting commodity valuations globally.
Fuel prices at filling stations in Poland
At present, domestic stations have not seen spectacular jumps in retail fuel prices directly caused by the conflict. However, analysts emphasize that a short-term increase in wholesale prices and tensions on commodity markets may lead to more expensive fuel in the coming days. According to various forecasts, the retail market usually responds to wholesale changes with some delay.
As we read on the auto-świat.pl website:
In Poland, in the last days of February 2026, a litre of 95-octane petrol cost an average of PLN 5.74, while a litre of diesel cost an average of PLN 5.99 (e-Petrol data). For the following days, e-Petrol and BM Reflex analysts unanimously forecast increases of several groszy.
The next part of the auto-świat.pl publication says that fuel is becoming more expensive at the wholesale level:
According to e-Petrol, the wholesale price (net, excluding tax) of 1,000 litres of diesel yesterday was PLN 4,811, while today—3 March 2026—it is already PLN 5,237. This represents an increase of almost 43 groszy per litre, plus tax. The wholesale price of petrol has so far risen by a modest dozen or so groszy. A dozen or so groszy in one day.
Industry comments and outlook
Fuel-market experts point out that the main risk to prices is not only the price of crude oil itself, but also potential limitations on refining capacity in the Middle East and their impact on refining margins. Logistical problems, possible interruptions in raw-material supplies or longer tanker routes may put additional pressure on petroleum-product prices in the future.
Maintaining stable supplies in Poland
The Ministry of State Assets and the government services responsible for the matter indicate that Poland's energy security is currently assured—both with regard to crude-oil supplies and finished fuels. Various distribution routes are being used, while domestic and international trade agreements are intended to strengthen the resilience of supply chains.