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energy1 month ago•1 min saved

Germany cuts fuel tax by 17 cents as Middle East war drives prices to record highs

Germany is implementing a €2.5 billion relief package that lowers fuel taxes by 17 cents per liter, effective next month, to counter soaring prices caused by the Iran war and Houthi-Saudi conflicts. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the measure alongside plans for a temporary price cap by January 2027. While Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil pushes for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil companies, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche opposes such measures, citing risks to domestic refineries. The SPD has issued a 14-day ultimatum to oil firms to voluntarily cut prices or face state-imposed caps.

via politico.eu|

#energy #eu-energy-policy #fuel-prices

business5 months ago•80 min saved

Shell faces backlash as oil-price surge fuels windfall profits

Shell is facing criticism over what its opponents call outrageous profits boosted by soaring oil prices, triggering calls for windfall taxes and greater scrutiny of energy giants, even as the company points to its investments and governance amid an evolving energy transition.

via Yahoo Finance UK|

#business #energy-industry #oil-prices

business5 months ago•3 min saved

BP posts $3.2bn Q1 profit as war-fueled oil prices lift earnings

BP reported a $3.2 billion Q1 profit, more than doubling from a year earlier, aided by “exceptional oil trading” as prices surged amid the Iran conflict. The results sparked criticism from campaign groups and renewed calls for windfall taxes on fossil fuels, even as BP said it would work with authorities to keep oil and gas flowing and help address fuel affordability as energy bills rise.

via The Guardian|

#bp #business #iran-conflict

energy7 months ago•21 min saved

UK urged to cap energy profits during crises to shield households

Richard Walker urged a temporary profit cap on energy producers and retailers during crises to prevent windfall gains as households face higher bills amid Middle East tensions; the proposal would be targeted, not permanent, and could go beyond current windfall taxes, with Downing Street and the CMA weighing stronger powers, while critics warn such controls could dampen investment and threaten long‑term energy security.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#cma #energy #energy-profits

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shell's Strong Performance: Profit Beats Estimates and Dividend Hikes Amid Cooling Energy Prices"

Shell reported a drop in annual profits to $28.2bn in 2023 from $39.9bn in 2022, attributed to lower energy prices following the surge caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The company paid £178m in UK windfall tax for 2022 and confirmed a total tax payment of £1.1bn in the UK for 2023. Despite the decline in profits, Shell plans to increase its dividend by 4% and initiate a $3.5bn share buyback program. The company's strong results were driven by its gas division, with expectations of continued unpredictability in oil and gas prices due to geopolitical tensions. Shell's chief executive emphasized a focus on delivering more value with fewer emissions in 2024.

via BBC.com|

#business #energy-prices #lng

finance3 years ago•2 min saved

Italy's Meloni defends controversial bank windfall tax raid

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended the decision to impose a windfall tax on profits at Italy's banks, which was later watered down following a market rout. The tax, targeting gains from banks' higher interest rates, will not exceed 0.1% of their total assets. While other European countries have introduced similar taxes, Italy's initial announcement caught the market off guard, damaging confidence. Meloni emphasized the importance of banks behaving correctly given the challenging economic circumstances. Analysts estimate the tax will have an aggregate impact of €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion). Italian bank shares rebounded following the announcement.

via Reuters|

#banks #finance #italy

finance3 years ago•2 min saved

Italian Bank Stocks Rally as Government Softens Windfall Tax

Italian bank stocks rebounded after the government diluted a surprise windfall tax on excess profits, which had initially caused shares to plummet. The finance ministry announced a cap on the levy, significantly reducing its negative impact on banks' earnings. Analysts estimated that the tax could have dealt a 19% blow to Italian lenders' net profits for the year. The market reacted positively to the news, with shares of BPER Banca, Banco BPM, Intesa Sanpaolo, Finecobank, and UniCredit all recovering. Concerns about shareholder remuneration also eased, as most banks confirmed their distribution policies.

via CNBC|

#finance #government-intervention #italian-banks

finance3 years ago•3 min saved

Italy's Surprise 40% Windfall Tax Sends Banks Reeling

Italy has surprised its banks by implementing a one-off 40 percent tax on profits generated from higher interest rates, criticizing lenders for not rewarding deposits. The move follows record profits for banks due to soaring loan costs. Other countries, such as Spain and Hungary, have already imposed windfall taxes on the sector. European bank shares plummeted in response to the news, with Italian banks experiencing the largest losses. The tax is expected to impact Italian banks' earnings in 2023, potentially wiping out up to 12 percent.

via Al Jazeera English|

#banks #finance #interest-rates

finance3 years ago•2 min saved

Italian Bank Shares Plummet as Government Imposes Surprise Windfall Tax

Italian banking shares experienced a significant decline after the government approved a 40% windfall tax on lenders' "excess" profits in 2023. This tax, which will be used to cut taxes and support mortgage holders, will impact banks' capital, profit, and cost of equity. The tax applies to "excess" net interest income resulting from higher interest rates and will be paid within six months after the end of the financial year. The introduction of this tax may lead to Italian banks increasing their cost of deposits to reduce extra profit.

via CNBC|

#finance #italian-banks #matteo-salvini

business3 years ago•1 min saved

ExxonMobil's Profits Remain Strong Despite Fluctuating Oil Prices.

ExxonMobil has reported record profits of $11.4bn in Q1 2019, more than double the same period last year, due to increased demand for oil and gas and cost-cutting measures. Despite falling oil prices and a $200m hit from windfall taxes in Europe, the company's profits rose. Rival Chevron also reported an increase in profits. ExxonMobil's profits included a $3.4bn after-tax reduction to exit Russia. Shareholders will receive $8.1bn including dividends and $375m in share buybacks.

via BBC|

#business #cost-cutting #exxonmobil