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Scaroni tots up 'Robin Hood tax' costs



By Upstream staff 

An Italian government plan for a "Robin Hood tax" on energy companies will see Eni presented with a bill of less than €500 million ($778 million), company boss Paolo Scaroni said today.

Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti has said the main tax on energy company profits will be increased to 33% from 27.5%. When asked by Reuters if the tax would cost Eni €500 million, Scaroni replied: "Less."


Tuesday, 24 June, 2008, 09:24 GMT  | last updated: Tuesday, 24 June, 2008, 09:24 GMT

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