Windfall tax could cost Poland's Orlen $1.6 billion, says assets minister

Poland's proposed windfall tax could cost refiner Orlen about 6 billion zlotys ($1.64 billion), according to State Assets Minister Wojciech Balczun. The measure is a meaningful earnings and cash-flow headwind for Orlen and reflects ongoing fiscal pressure on the energy sector. While the article is limited to one company, the tax proposal could also weigh on broader Polish energy-related sentiment.

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Poland's proposed windfall tax could cost refiner Orlen about 6 billion zlotys ($1.64 billion), according to State Assets Minister Wojciech Balczun. The measure is a meaningful earnings and cash-flow headwind for Orlen and reflects ongoing fiscal pressure on the energy sector. While the article is limited to one company, the tax proposal could also weigh on broader Polish energy-related sentiment.