Speaking to private radio broadcaster RMF FM, Motyka said he had discussed the issue with Finance Minister Andrzej Domański and that no option was being ruled out.
“We are analyzing the situation. If prices keep rising, the government will take action,” Motyka said. “It is possible decisions will be made this week.”
He said high fuel prices were being driven by “chaos in the markets and destabilization in the Middle East.”
Asked about possible responses, he pointed to “reducing the margin to an appropriate level” to guarantee fuel supply.
Motyka also said he had asked the infrastructure minister to approve longer working hours for tanker truck drivers.
“There is no risk of running out of fuel, but locally there may be supply interruptions because of panic buying that may occur in some places,” he said.
Separately, the conservative opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party said it would submit a bill to temporarily cut VAT on fuel to 8 percent from 23 percent and lower excise duty by about 9-10 percent.
“The state cannot fleece its citizens,” PiS deputy leader Przemysław Czarnek told a news conference at a Warsaw gas station, saying the aim was for Poles to feel state support during the crisis.
Domański said oil supplies to Poland were safe and reiterated that the government was reviewing all options with Motyka and Orlen CEO Ireneusz Fafara.
“If this were to translate into a long-term situation on the fuel market, then of course adequate decisions would have to be taken,” Domański said.
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Source: PAP