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EU considers windfall tax amid record fuel prices
Published Friday, September 18, 2026 · Updated September 18
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- In Germany, diesel prices surged to a record average of 2.45 a litre on Wednesday, while petrol hit a fresh high of 2.31 a litre.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the political pressure on European leaders to address soaring fuel prices and public discontent, highlighting the potential for a windfall tax on energy companies as a solution to perceived "excessive profits."
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