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Six countries want EU talks in September on taxing windfall profits of oil companies

Six EU states are pressing for a wartime windfall tax on oil firms as Brussels readies September talks.

By · Published August 27, 2026  10:03 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026  15:54 UTC

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Six EU member states are urging the bloc to debate a levy on oil companies’ extraordinary wartime profits, with the first formal talks scheduled for September. The proposal arrives as oil firms have reported surging earnings since the onset of the war on Iran, prompting calls for revenue that could offset fuel costs.

Reuters reports that the European Commission has so far ruled out a blanket tax, while Bloomberg notes an Italian ally of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni backs the measure to ease domestic fuel prices. The Portugal News cites resistance from Brussels, and the German finance minister has publicly called for the tax, reflecting a split between the Commission and certain national governments.

Outcomes will depend on negotiations with the Commission, which has not signaled a change in stance yet. Future reporting will track whether the talks produce a binding tax framework or lead to alternative measures.

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What is a windfall tax on oil companies?

A windfall tax is a levy applied to profits that are considered extraordinary, such as the sharp earnings oil firms have posted since the war on Iran began.

Which EU countries are leading the tax proposal?

Six member states are advancing the idea; among them, Germany’s finance minister has spoken out, and an ally of Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni backs the measure, as reported by Reuters and Bloomberg.

When will the EU consider the tax?

The European Union is set to begin formal discussions in September, according to Reuters.

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