Tax from gas industry forecast to double as industry pushes back on calls for tax changes

There is pressure on the government to raise significant more revenue from the gas industry as gas prices soar.  (Supplied: Senex Energy)

The gas sector has pushed back on broad calls for tax reform aimed at increasing revenue from the industry, pointing to forecasts of a surge in tax being paid this year.

Industry forecasts suggests the total tax paid to state and federal governments this financial year will more than double, from $6.5billion last year to $16.3 billion.