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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

As Labor faces pressure to respond boldly to oil shock, it needs to find more unconventional levers to pull

Australia's government is under increasing pressure to address rising oil prices and supply issues following recommendations from the International Energy Agency.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline Prices: How Do Fuel Tax Stimuli End?

Mexican authorities have reactivated tax incentives on gasoline due to turbulence in the energy market, benefiting consumers at the pump after a year of no support.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why the exemption for fuel disappears before reaching the pumps

The Brazilian government's decision to eliminate taxes on diesel did not lead to immediate price reductions at gas stations due to the complexities of the supply chain.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Iran war 'worst' time for tax, say gas companies

Gas companies in Australia are warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East amid rising energy crises makes it the worst time to implement a new tax on exports.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Iran War: What Helps Against High Energy Prices?

The article discusses the rising prices of oil, gas, and electricity due to the Iran War, and evaluates the German government's response to this crisis.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Fuel, the excise cut has come into effect. Controls at the pump. Alarm over gas from Qatar

The Italian government has implemented a decree to cut fuel excise taxes in response to rising costs for families and businesses.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says โ€˜wartime profitsโ€™ should go to struggling Australians

Gas companies are opposing a proposed 25% tax on windfall profits from gas exports, amid calls from crossbench MPs for the government to assist Australians affected by rising energy prices.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline reached $5.61 in California, and two candidates propose suspending taxes to lower it

Gas prices in California have risen to $5.61, prompting political candidates to suggest tax suspensions as a solution.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Government explores new tax for gas, coal to buffer fuel costs

The Australian government is considering a new tax on gas and coal companies to help mitigate fuel costs exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Debate on Fuel Prices: After the Fuel Package, a Windfall Tax Could Follow

The Bundestag is debating tighter regulations for gas stations, with a potential windfall tax on excessive profits generating controversy.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

- 15 days with these prices, and you will have covered the entire wealth tax

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly boosted Norway's income from oil and gas exports, with recent price surges leading to an expected substantial revenue increase for the country.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Surge in gas and oil prices: 'the scenario of a tax cut is not being considered at this time,' says the government

The French government has ruled out tax cuts despite a surge in gas and oil prices following attacks on energy infrastructure.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: a bill in Congress could save you $22 a month on gasoline amid rising prices

A proposed law in the U.S. Congress seeks to suspend the federal gasoline tax to alleviate financial burdens on consumers facing rising fuel prices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Reaction to Iran War: Austria Plans to Lower Fuel Tax

Austria plans to reduce fuel costs by lowering taxes and intervening in the profit margins of refineries and gas stations in response to rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Democrats urge windfall tax as big oil set to make billions from Iran war

Democratic lawmakers and progressive advocates are pushing for a windfall tax on major oil companies profiting from the ongoing war in Iran.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxes

Alberta is considering new legislation that would require oil and gas companies to pay their outstanding municipal property taxes to continue operating.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: Vanopslaghs Cocaine Admission Could Become a Problem for Four Reasons

The Danish People's Party has won the contest for the best campaign gimmick by offering gasoline for under ten kroner per liter at select gas stations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

SRI carried out nearly 200 controls on gas stations and sent more than 3,200 letters to taxpayers in the fuel sector

The Ecuadorian tax authority, SRI, conducted around 200 inspections of gas stations and sent over 3,200 warning letters to taxpayers in the fuel distribution sector.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula Government Requires Gas Stations to Display Diesel Price Reductions to Consumers

The Brazilian government has mandated that gas stations inform consumers about federal tax reductions on diesel, leading to lower prices.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

No, we do not propose gas at 50 kroner per liter

A Norwegian financial policy committee clarifies that it does not propose raising gasoline taxes to 50 kroner per liter, countering misunderstandings about its recommendations.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Scrapping North Sea windfall tax would not reduce UK energy bills, say experts

Experts argue that easing the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas profits will not lower energy bills for British consumers, but will increase company profits instead.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The National Tax Service conducts illegal fuel distribution checks amid high prices

The National Tax Service of South Korea is conducting on-site inspections and tax investigations into gas stations suspected of illegal fuel distribution as the government cracks down on price gouging amidst high fuel costs.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The government reverses decision on introducing CO2 tax

The Norwegian government has postponed the introduction of a CO2 tax on natural gas and LPG for non-emitters chemical industry due to political opposition.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sรฃo Paulo Agency Defines Return of R$ 2 Billion for Gas Bills

The Sรฃo Paulo Regulatory Agency (Arsesp) announced the return of approximately R$ 2 billion to consumers in Sรฃo Paulo through reduced gas bills, stemming from judicial tax credits obtained by gas distribution companies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'We will take action' โ€” Ukraine ramps up fight against illegal gas dealers with online chat bot

Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau has launched an online chat bot to enable the public to report illegal gasoline dealers, tightening enforcement against tax evasion.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Equinor delivers adjusted operating profit before tax of $6.2 billion in the fourth quarter

Equinor reported an adjusted operating profit before tax of $6.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, exceeding expectations.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK households with gas boilers face new ยฃ30 charge

UK households with gas boilers might incur a new ยฃ30 charge as part of Ed Miliband's upcoming ยฃ15 billion Warm Homes Plan aimed at promoting heat pumps.

Dec 31 โ€ข 14:22 UTC

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