Polish state energy giant Orlen posted a record profit in the first half of 2026, as turmoil in the Middle East boosted earnings in the fuel sector, despite Polish government measures to cushion the rise in consumer prices. Orlen would be the biggest target of the tax, but the plan has been obstructed by opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki. Revenue rose to 152.2 billion zloty from 134.4 billion zloty. Fąfara noted that, despite this, Poland had maintained some of Europe’s lowest fuel prices. However, at his press conference on Thursday, Fąfara emphasised that the company supports the windfall tax.