Poland detains senior managers from state oil giant Orlen over pre-election fuel price cuts
Orlen was accused of lowering prices in 2023 to benefit the campaign of the then-ruling PiS party.
Poland has detained five senior managers from state energy company Orlen in connection with an investigation into allegations that the company artificially lowered fuel prices in the lead-up to the 2023 parliamentary election. Prosecutors claim the executives' actions caused over 4.1 billion zloty ($938 million) in financial damage to the company.
The price cuts puzzled experts because oil prices were rising globally and the zloty was weakening, both of which typically push fuel prices higher. The accused are accused of violating procedures and causing damage to Orlen. One of the detained managers, Daniel Obajtek, is now a PiS MEP.
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