The Polish energy regulator has approved a six-month extension of the current gas tariff for myOrlen customers, meaning gas prices will remain unchanged for the rest of 2026. The decision covers roughly 7 million households and comes despite a surge in wholesale gas prices across Europe triggered by geopolitical tensions.
Prezes Urzędu Regulacji Energetyki (URE) formally extended the tariff, which was set to expire at the end of June, until 31 December 2026. This move freezes prices for all myOrlen’s residential clients – the largest such group in Poland – at the same level as in the first half of the year.
The European gas market has experienced significant volatility since the escalation of the Israel‑Iran conflict in late February. By the end of May, forward gas prices for the coming year had risen by 32%, while month‑ahead contracts jumped by 43%. In Poland, the increases were slightly milder – 25% and 33% respectively on the Towarowa Giełda Energii – but still put substantial pressure on suppliers.
Orlen shields customers from market shocks
– Our strategy 'Energy of Tomorrow Starts Today’ clearly defines our goals: independence, energy security and the lowest possible energy prices. Today we see what that means in practice – said Ireneusz Fąfara, prezes Orlenu, the owner of myOrlen.
– The Orlen Group has decided to keep gas prices unchanged for its clients despite the rise in market prices caused by geopolitical tensions. We are protecting our customers from rising costs. Thanks to diversified supplies and our own production we can maintain current prices – added Fąfara.
The company has already cut gas prices three times in the past twelve months – twice for the fuel itself and once for distribution. These reductions translate into real savings: a four‑person family living in a 140‑square‑metre home with good energy standards will pay on average about 1,074 złoty less in 2026 compared with the first half of 2025. For a two‑person flat using gas for cooking and hot water, savings reach roughly 425 złoty, and for households that use gas only for cooking, about 52 złoty.
Stability thanks to diversification and efficiency
– Operating in a volatile market requires proper preparation. Continuous optimisation of contracting and other processes that affect the company’s efficiency has allowed us to offer our clients gas at an affordable, stable price despite global price increases – said Marek Balawejder, chairman of myOrlen’s supervisory board and Orlen board member responsible for Consumers and Products.
The new tariff, formally designated as change No. 2 to myOrlen’s gas trading tariff No. 16, will apply from 1 July until the end of the year. The exact price levels per kilowatt‑hour were disclosed in the official announcement. MyOrlen, formerly known as PGNiG Obrót Detaliczny, supplies not only natural gas but also compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as electricity to individuals and businesses. The company serves more than 7 million homes and 250,000 corporate clients.
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