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The President signed a law on taxing the extraordinary profits of fuel companies. At the same time, the law was referred – in a follow-up procedure – to the Constitutional Tribunal for consideration.
Presidential spokesman Rafał Leśkiewicz spoke about the dire situation in Poland's public finances in Friday's Graffiti. He referred to Karol Nawrocki's decision to sign a law addressing excess profits of fuel companies. "The government bears responsibility for high fuel prices and Poland's very poor economic situation," Leśkiewicz argued.
President Karol Nawrocki has signed the law on the tax on extraordinary profits of fuel companies. He will also refer it to the Constitutional Tribunal for a subsequent review. The government announces that the law will further reduce fuel prices at pumps. According to Finance Minister Andrzej Domański, gasoline and diesel prices could drop by approximately 1.2–1.3 PLN per liter.
Prof. Antoni Dudek believes that President Karol Nawrocki, by signing the government's fuel law, showed weakness for the first time since taking office. “Gas station set-up: 1-0 for Tusk,” the political scientist said.
On the evening of October 1st, President Karol Nawrocki delivered a speech regarding the law on excess profits of fuel companies. During the speech, he signed the document and outlined his expectations for the government to lower fuel prices. However, internet users noticed the president's visibly dirty thumb, which was shown on camera during the recording. Photos of the hand quickly circulated on social media, and Roman Giertych, among others, …
Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed the law on a special tax on the excess profits of fuel distribution companies, and at the same time requested a subsequent constitutional court review of the legislation.
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