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Greens Urge Inquiry into Gas Export Tax Amid Rising Prices

4/13/2026

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The Australian Greens press the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to probe export tax settings for Santos, Woodside, Chevron, and Shell.
They seek the CEOs of these companies to testify at an inquiry in Canberra and Perth.
Amid rising fuel prices tied to the US- and Israel-led Iran conflict, Labor faces a 25% export tax proposal.
Research suggests gas exporters could earn over $78 billion in 2026, prompting windfall tax discussions.

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Story summary

The Australian Greens press the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to probe export tax settings for Santos, Woodside, Chevron, and Shell.
They seek the CEOs of these companies to testify at an inquiry in Canberra and Perth.
Amid rising fuel prices tied to the US- and Israel-led Iran conflict, Labor faces a 25% export tax proposal.
Research suggests gas exporters could earn over $78 billion in 2026, prompting windfall tax discussions.