Iran Plans Service Fees for Strait of Hormuz Transit

Iranian officials said the country will charge service fees for ships using the Strait of Hormuz. An official stated the strait forms part of Iran's territorial waters and confirmed the fees will apply. The official added that the charges are service fees rather than tolls.

Background on the Strait The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and serves as a key route for oil shipments. Multiple countries border the waterway, and Iran maintains territorial claims along part of its length. A Reuters photograph showed an oil tanker preparing to load crude near Basra after the strait reopened on April 24, 2026.

The planned fees would apply to commercial traffic moving through the area.