Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
First publishedJul 15, 16:14 UTC
Last updatedJul 16, 11:14 UTC · 10m ago
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Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.(Image credit: Brandon Bell)
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- What's the story?
- Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.(Image credit: Brandon Bell)
- How widely is it covered?
- 2 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 10m ago.
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
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America’s oil refiners could more than triple profits as Iran war sparks massive boom
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