Look at Fuel Prices in Europe. Governments Announce Measures, Protests Begin

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BECAUSE of record fuel and gas prices, EU governments are considering introducing a tax on the extra profits of energy companies in order to alleviate citizens' discontent ahead of the upcoming elections.

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European governments are considering introducing a EU-wide windfall tax on energy companies. The reason: near-record fuel and gas prices. Politicians are desperately trying to contain growing public discontent, reports The Guardian.

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<p>Economist João Loureiro analyzes the measures the government has taken to mitigate the increase in cost of living, in particular the rise in fuel prices.</p>

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And where is Croatia?

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Fuel and gas prices in Europe are reaching record levels, and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has asked the European Commission to consider the possibility of introducing a tax on the extra profits of oil companies in order to curb their profitability in the current crisis.