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Excise duty hike on alcohol and beer from 2026

This law increases excise tax rates on ethyl alcohol, beer, wine, cider, and other alcoholic beverages starting January 1, 2026. This will lead to higher prices for these drinks in stores and bars, affecting household budgets. New rates are higher than those in 2025, with some temporary lower rates for 2026.
Key points
Excise on ethyl alcohol (e.g., vodka) will rise to 10,109 PLN per 100 liters of pure alcohol (9,190 PLN temporarily in 2026).
Excise on beer will rise to 13.82 PLN per hectoliter per degree Plato (12.56 PLN temporarily in 2026).
Excise on wine will rise to 280.83 PLN per hectoliter (255.30 PLN temporarily in 2026).
Excise on cider and perry (up to 5% alcohol) will rise to 122.71 PLN per hectoliter (111.55 PLN temporarily in 2026).
The new rates take effect on January 1, 2026.
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2025-11-07
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Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o podatku akcyzowym.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1825
Process start date: 2025-10-15
Voting date: 2025-11-07
Voting no: 75
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Excise duty hike on alcohol and beer from 2026

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1825.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Excise on ethyl alcohol (e.g., vodka) will rise to 10,109 PLN per 100 liters of pure alcohol (9,190 PLN temporarily in 2026).
  • Excise on beer will rise to 13.82 PLN per hectoliter per degree Plato (12.56 PLN temporarily in 2026).
  • Excise on wine will rise to 280.83 PLN per hectoliter (255.30 PLN temporarily in 2026).
  • Excise on cider and perry (up to 5% alcohol) will rise to 122.71 PLN per hectoliter (111.55 PLN temporarily in 2026).
  • The new rates take effect on January 1, 2026.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Vetoed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Wniosek Prezydenta (weto)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-16.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1825

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