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Iran Considers Transit Fees in Key Oil Route

3/19/2026

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  • Iran is exploring a proposal to impose transit fees on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The proposal aims to leverage Iran's control over the strait, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.
  • An adviser to Iran's supreme leader said a new regulatory framework will be established post-conflict, amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel, enabling Iran to restrict sanctioned nations.