Poland's Ministry of Finance has announced that the Council of Ministers has decided to extend the reduced VAT rates introduced as part of the Anti-Inflation Shield. Previously scheduled to expire on 31 October 2022, the following are extended to 31 December 2022: The VAT zero rate for: basic foods products natural gas; and fertilizer for agricultural production; The 5% VAT rate for electricity and heating (thermal energy); and The 8% VAT rate on fuels. In addition to the VAT rate reductions, excise duty and sales tax relief measures are also extended to 31 December 2022, including an exemption from excise...