Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European oil and gas majors have been the subject of double criticism.
Those who do business with Russia are accused of siding with the aggressor.
And all the companies are criticized for profiting from the consequences of the war - the surge in energy prices boosting their profits -, while consumers see their purchasing power reduced.
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In this context, the government does not want to deprive itself of any means of action and does not rule out introducing an exceptional tax on energy companies.
The option is on the table and an arbitration should occur soon, indicates a source within the executive.
“We are assessing all the solutions, but nothing has been decided at this stage to prevent energy companies from making excess profits on the backs of the French”
, we also specify at the Ministry of the Economy, which is in charge of the case.
And to recall that the executive had not hesitated to act in the field...
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