Orlen operated Poland’s largest network of 1,916 gas stations at the end of September 2023 (unchanged from data at the end of August); bp was second with 574 stations (-2 m/m), and MOL was third with 487 stations (bz m/m), according to data compiled by ISBnews. In total, the six largest operators in Poland, which also include Shell, Moya and Circle K, managed a network of 4,271 stations.
The ranking of Poland’s largest gas station chains at the end of September 2023 is as follows:
1. orlen – 1,916 stations (bz m/m)
2. bp – 574 (-2 m/m)
3. mOL – 487 (bz m/m)
4. Shell – 458 (bz m/m)
5. moya – 429 (+12 m/m)
6. Circle K – 407 (+1 m/m)
In total, the six largest operators had 4,271 stations, which accounted for about 53.9% of all fuel stations in Poland (compared to 7,919 outlets at the end of H1 2023, according to the Polish Organization of Oil Industry and Trade – POPiHN).
In September, by far the fastest growing chain was Moya, which expanded by 12 outlets. The Circle K chain also grew by 1 station. In contrast, the bp network shrank by 2 stations. The ownership of Orlen, MOL and Shell remained unchanged.
Cumulatively after nine months of 2023, Moya’s network expanded by 28 outlets, Circle K by 14 stations, Shell by 5 stations, and bp by 1 outlet. Orlen’s network decreased by 4 stations compared to the end of 2022, and MOL’s network by 10 facilities.
The price of E95 gasoline in Poland was 74% of the EU average at the end of September this year. 74% of the average European price, while the price of diesel fuel was also 74% of the European average.
The selling price of 1,000 liters of E95 gasoline in Poland at the end of September was EUR 1,292.2, while diesel was EUR 1,298.6, the statement said.
Source: POPiHN and ISBnews
