Record fuel prices across EU prompt calls for bloc-wide windfall tax on firms

A display board shows prices at a fuel station in Leezen, Germany. Across the EU, petrol prices are 24% up on a year ago, while diesel is up 38%. A display board shows prices at a fuel station in Leezen, Germany. Across the EU, petrol prices are 24% up on a year ago, while diesel is up 38%. European Union Record fuel prices across EU prompt calls for bloc-wide windfall tax on firms German minister says companies are ‘exploiting situation’ in Middle East, as sky-high prices become major domestic issue for leaders

Prefer the Guardian on Google European governments have discussed imposing a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies, as near-record fuel and gas prices pile pressure on leaders desperate to contain mounting public discontent and the challenge of the far right.