Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
•Higher oil prices due to the Iran war have led to record profits for many oil companies.
•Some U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a tax on these excess profits.
•The proposed tax revenue would be used to support lower-income Americans.
المصدر: NPR | Source: NPRHigher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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→Higher oil prices due to the Iran war have led to record profits for many oil companies.
→Some U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a tax on these excess profits.
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