What did French Finance Minister Roland Lescure say about a potential windfall tax in response to the Iran crisis?

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Friday that the government 'may consider imposing a windfall tax on companies amid the surge in energy prices during the war in Iran,' and clarified: 'If there are particular companies that have made an exceptional amount, maybe we will impose additional taxes, I'll say it that way, but this debate will take place in the fall.' He made these remarks during an interview with Sud Radio.

Which sector and company have been specifically cited by opposition politicians as targets for a windfall tax due to the Iran war?

Several opposition French politicians have advocated for additional so-called windfall taxes on oil companies such as TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) since the war in Iran started in late February.

France may consider windfall tax on sectors buoyed by Iran crisis, finance minister says

May 21, 2026

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure indicated potential windfall taxes on companies benefiting from energy price surges amid the Iran crisis. Opposition politicians are pushing for specific levies on oil majors like TotalEnergies following the conflict's escalation.

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