The German government’s acquisition of Uniper will cost more than 30 billion euros

Uniper logo shown in illustration taken on September 5, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

BERLIN, Sept 20 (Reuters) – The German government’s takeover of utility Uniper (UN01.DE) is expected to cost more than 30 billion euros ($29.97 billion), Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing government sources. ).

Business Insider said the government was on the verge of a deal, adding that, in tandem with the acquisition, Berlin still plans to impose a gasoline tax on consumers from October 10. 1.

In response to the report, a source told Reuters the deal was in its final stages.

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Reporting by Riham Alkousaa and Holger Hansen, Editing by Miranda Murray

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