# The bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell could be compelled to face an inquiry into export tax settings.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · The Guardian*

## Key points

- CEOs of major gas exporters may be compelled to testify at a Greens-led Senate inquiry.
- Labor supported the inquiry after leaks revealed Treasury was modeling a flat tax on gas exports.
- A proposed 25% export tax could add up to $17bn to the Australian budget.
- The Greens Institute claims gas exporters could make over $78bn in profits in 2026 due to the war.
- New research suggests windfall profit taxes similar to Norway's could raise $28bn to $57bn.

**Companies:** Chevron, Shell, Santos, Woodside, Inpex, ConocoPhillips
**Countries:** Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, United States, Israel, Iran

[Read the full story on The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/13/gas-tax-inquiry-greens-labor-santos-woodside-chevron-shell)

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