# Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?

https://mins.news/en/item/86480

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-05 13:11 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/is-iran-charging-a-toll-to-allow-oil-traffic-through-hormuz?traffic_source=rss

> Crude exports bypassing the Strait of Hormuz surged in September while oil prices stayed high. A senior Kpler analyst speculated that Gulf countries may be paying Iran a toll—possibly 10% to 20% of the cargo’s value—for safe passage, but the claim has not been independently verified.

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