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EU Finance Ministers Propose Windfall Tax on Energy Firms Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Five European Union finance ministers have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices driven by the Iran war. The proposal aims to address the economic impact of soaring energy costs on consumers within the EU.
Date:
04.04.2026 |
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