英、石油・ガス会社に25%課税　消費者支援に2.4兆円

英、石油・ガス会社に25%課税　消費者支援に2.4兆円

【ロンドン=佐竹実】英政府は26日、エネルギー価格の上昇に直面する消費者支援のために150億ポンド（約2兆4千億円）を拠出すると発表した。財源確保のため、期間限定で石油・ガス会社の利益に25%の課税をする。政府は課税に後ろ向きだったが、歴史的高水準にあるインフレ率などを考慮して方針転換した。スナク財務相が26日の議会下院で表明した。光熱費向けに1世帯400ポンドを支援するほか、低所得の800万

UK implemented $6 billion tax on oil and gas companies

The measure will help finance a new benefit package worth about £15 billion ($19 billion), where the government would make one-time direct payments to millions of the country's most vulnerable households. Around eight million low-income households will receive £650 in two installments later this year, while another eight million retirees will receive £300.

UK creates 25% tax on profits for oil and gas companies

The Government of the United Kingdom announced on Thursday a package of measures of about 15 billion pounds

UK introduces 25% tax on oil and gas companies

The Minister of Economy specified that this new rate - the Conservative Executive has opposed - will be offset by a tax relief of 80% that companies that reinvest in the country will receive.