US EditionHigh Fuel Prices - Klingbeil Examines "over-Profit Tax" for Oil Companies - Rich Recruits for Their Regulatory Plans
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With an over-profit tax, the SPD wants to exploit the profits of the oil companies in the Iran war. Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil promises to increase the commuter fee in return.
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Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) wants to increase the commuter fee at the expense of the oil companies. He wants to relieve the people in Germany of the high fuel prices.
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Against the background of high fuel prices, the Federal Ministry of Finance has examined the introduction of a so-called "over-profit tax" for profits from mineral oil companies. With the proceeds, one wants to finance reliefs for consumers in the current situation, said Head of Department Klingbeil in Berlin. This could also include an increase in the commuter fee.
The Bundestag is debating stricter gas station requirements. An over-profit tax could follow and create fierce controversy.
The SPD loves a special tax on energy companies. But this could become even more expensive for consumers, warns an economist. The Union is also sceptical.
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