Gegen hohe Spritpreise: Klingbeil pocht auf Übergewinnsteuer für Ölkonzerne
Against high fuel prices: Klingbeil insists on excess profits tax for oil companies
Source: FAZ
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: August 22, 2026 at 10:45
📝 Summary
🌐 English Translation
Fuel prices have become more expensive due to the Iran war and are putting a strain on drivers. Meanwhile, oil companies are benefiting from higher profits. The finance minister wants to change that.
📄 Original Version
Die Spritpreise haben sich durch den Irankrieg verteuert und belasten Autofahrer. Derweil profitieren Ölkonzerne von höheren Gewinnen. Der Finanzminister will das ändern.