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<p>The Energy Profits Levy (EPL) was introduced from 26 May in response to sharp increases
in oil and gas prices over the past year and to help fund cost of living support for
UK households.</p><p> </p><p>The EPL is an additional 25 per cent surcharge on UK
oil and gas profits, taking the combined headline tax rate for oil and gas companies
operating in the UK and on the UK Continental Shelf to 65 per cent. The Government
has calculated that it expects the EPL to raise over £7 billion in 2022-23 based on
forecast oil and gas prices.</p><p> </p><p>The Government keeps all taxes under review.</p>
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