European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears
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- Five EU States Call for Energy Windfall Profit Tax, Reuters Says Bloomberg —
- European drivers choke on rising diesel prices due to Iran conflict France 24 —
- European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike ‘to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly’ Fortune —
- Petrol pump shortage warning for Easter weekend as drivers threaten to fill up twice to mitigate 'truly eye-watering' prices Daily Mail —
- Fuel stations bracing for demand surge after Easter breaks amid 'shortage' threat Mirror —