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The rising costs of energy, gas and heating in Poland drastically deepen the problem of poverty. In 2024, the number of people living in extreme poverty increased to 2.5 million, including over 521,000 children. This is a dramatic increase compared to 2019, when 1.6 million people lived in extreme poverty. This increase also affected people living below the social minimum, which currently includes 17.3 million Poles. Energy costs particularly affect the poorest and retirees who struggle with the rising costs of living. The article encourages active help by supporting children and seniors.

Since 2019, the costs of energy, gas and heating in Poland have increased dramatically, which has deepened the problem of poverty, especially among the poorest families. In 2024, the number of people living in extreme poverty reached 2.5 million, of which over 521,000 were children. The article shows how rising energy prices worsen the situation of the poorest and encourages mutual help - both as private individuals and entrepreneurs, by supporting children and seniors in local communities.