Thursday, 22 October 2026: new maximum fuel prices apply in Poland: 95 petrol – 6.63 zł/l, 98 petrol – 7.37 zł/l, diesel – 8.02 zł/l (up 4 groszy). According to its release calendar, Statistics Poland will also publish September retail sales data.
Friday, 23 October: according to its release calendar, Statistics Poland will publish the registered unemployment rate for September. End of October: according to the UK government, gas supplies from the Jackdaw field may begin.
Wednesday, 28 October: UK government Budget. 4 November: meeting of Poland’s Monetary Policy Council (RPP). 5 November: Bank of England interest rate decision – markets expect a rise after inflation climbed to 3.5% (a market expectation, not a certainty). 20 November: next ONS public finance data.
Editorial comment
The next two weeks are crucial: the Budget and the interest rate decision could change borrowing costs and taxes. Publication dates may move – always check the institutions’ announcements.
What to do
- Polish transport firms: factor diesel above 8 zł into your quotes.
- If you have a variable-rate loan in the UK, calculate your repayment with a 0.25 percentage point rise.
- Schedule a meeting with your accountant after 28 October.
- Put these dates in your company calendar.
What do you think?
Do you feel this in your business? Tell us in the comments below the article. We will cover the most interesting views in future editions.
Sources
- Money.pl: diesel above 8 zł again
- Finwire: economic calendar
- ONS: public sector finances, September 2026
- CPA: UK business news, 21.10.2026
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