Germany's finance ministry said on Monday it will push for the EU to impose a windfall tax on energy companies at an informal meeting of EU finance ministers on Friday. A government spokesman said: "We are watching developments with growing concern," adding that recent gasoline price rises are placing a heavy burden on businesses and households.

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Germany's finance ministry said on Monday it will push for the EU to impose a windfall tax on energy companies at an informal meeting of EU finance ministers on Friday. A government spokesman said: "We are watching developments with growing concern," adding that recent gasoline price rises are placing a heavy burden on businesses and households.