In 2023, Poles fear most the war in Ukraine and rising prices

Researchers from United Surveys asked Poles what they are most afraid of next year. The highest share of respondents, 45.4%, said they are afraid of the escalation of the war in Ukraine. The second most popular answer was an increase in prices: as many as 25.9% of respondents mentioned this fear.

At the beginning of December, central bank head Adam Glapiński warned that in January and February prices may grow, because of higher VAT rates on fuel and electricity. Zero VAT for food, however, will remain.