Six EU countries, including Germany and Italy, want finance ministers to discuss a windfall tax on oil companies. The proposal is linked to surging profits attributed to the Middle East war, with the discussion planned for the next meeting in Dublin.
WHO:Six EU countries, including Germany and Italy
WHAT:Called for finance ministers to discuss a windfall tax on oil companies
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
WHERE:Ireland
WHY:Surging profits by oil companies amid the Middle East war.
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