U.S. Lawmakers Propose New Taxes on Surging Oil Industry Profits

U.S. Lawmakers Propose New Taxes on Surging Oil Industry Profits

2026-07-18 politics

Washington, D.C., Friday, 17 July 2026.
As oil firms reap a staggering $30 million per hour in excess profits from the Iran conflict, U.S. lawmakers propose taxing these gains to fund relief for struggling consumers.

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Energy sector Windfall tax