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European Union's Executive has outlined plans to raise more than _________ from energy firms to help shield households and businesses from soaring inflation?

Correct answer: C. $140 billion

  • A. $120 billion
  • B. $130 billion
  • C. $140 billion
  • D. None of These

Explanation

The European Commission proposed raising more than 140 billion dollars from excess energy-sector profits to help protect consumers from high energy prices and inflation. This was a windfall-revenue measure rather than an ordinary household tax.

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