Iranian state media reported Monday that a parliamentary commission had approved plans for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a proposal that would impose charges on vessels using one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. The move comes as the Middle East war has effectively closed the Strait, sharply reducing traffic through the waterway
State TV, citing a member of parliament’s security commission, said the proposal includes “financial arrangements and rial toll systems” as part of what it described as the enforcement of Iran’s sovereign role. The report also said the plan involves cooperation with Oman, which lies on the other side of the Strait.
According to the report, the proposal goes beyond transit fees. It also includes a ban on Americans and what Iranian media referred to as the “Zionist regime” from passing through the Strait. In addition, it calls for blocking countries that impose sanctions on Iran.
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— Parler (@parler_social) March 30, 2026That combination of tolls and restrictions points to a broader political and economic message, not just a shipping policy change. However, the report did not say when the measures might take effect.
The Strait of Hormuz carries around one-fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments in peacetime, making it one of the most sensitive choke points in world trade. Any new restrictions there can quickly draw attention from energy markets and governments alike.
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Since the war began, vessel crossings through the Strait have dropped by about 95 per cent, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler. That collapse in traffic has already been felt across global energy markets.
The reported toll plan adds another layer of uncertainty for shipowners, traders and energy buyers watching the region. Even without full implementation details, the proposal signals that Iran may seek more direct control over access and costs in the Strait.
Because the waterway is central to global oil and gas flows, even limited policy changes can have an outsized effect on freight movement and market sentiment
