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Germany Debates Windfall Tax Amid Rising Gas Prices

3/21/2026

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  • Germany is considering legislation to address rising gas prices amid the US-led war on Iran.
  • Economy Minister Katherina Reiche cautions that drastic relief measures are premature.
  • The government is weighing a windfall tax on oil companies to fund consumer relief, separate from price cap measures.
  • The Bundestag will vote next week; opposition parties call the response insufficient and seek more relief for commuters and families.